Life Span
Biennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
  
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Lemon yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
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
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Wildflower
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
  
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
  
Peanut Squash, Squash
  
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
  
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
  
In German
Fullers Karde
  
Delicata Squash
  
In French
Cardère à foulon
  
Delicata Squash
  
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
  
Delicata Squash
  
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
  
Delicata Σκουός
  
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
  
Delicata Squash
  
In Polish
Fullera Oset
  
Delicata Squash
  
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
  
delicata Cucurbitae
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Dipsacales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Dipsacaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Dipsacus
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Delicata Squash season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Delicata Squash
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Delicata Squash 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 Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.