Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Cape Daisy
In German
Fullers Karde
Cape Daisy
In French
Cardère à foulon
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.