Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus
Origin
Europe, Asia
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Cleistocactus
In German
Fullers Karde
Cleistocactus
In French
Cardère à foulon
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.