Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
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 a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Coleus
In German
Fullers Karde
Buntnessel
In French
Cardère à foulon
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
coleo
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Coleus
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
cóleus
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Coleus
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Coleus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Coleus
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Coleus? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Coleus. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Coleus doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Coleus 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 Coleus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Coleus
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Fuller's Teasel and Coleus Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Coleus are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Coleus flower color: Not Available
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Coleus
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Coleus 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 Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.