Fuller's Teasel

Elephant Bush

About Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush

Fuller's Teasel

Elephant Bush

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Succulent

1.3 Origin

Europe, Asia

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

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Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8

10-12

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8 - 5

10-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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150.00 cm

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250.00 cm

Rank: 76 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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30.00 cm

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121.00 cm

Rank: 78 (Overall)▶

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243.84 (About Acerola)

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Purple

Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Non Fruiting Plant

Green, Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Ovate

Succulent

2.4 Thorns

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16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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42% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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22% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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12% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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28% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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45% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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4% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.9 Invasive

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14% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.10 Self-Sowing

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63% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.11 Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Skin irritation

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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61% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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35% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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All Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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All Cactus Garden Plants have it !

6.5 Garden Design

Wildflower

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

DIPSACUS fullonum

PORTULACARIA afra

7.2 Common Name

Fuller's Teasel

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

7.2.1 In Hindi

Fuller's Teasel

Elephant Bush

7.2.2 In German

Fullers Karde

Elephant Bush

7.2.3 In French

Cardère à foulon

Elephant Bush

7.2.4 In Spanish

Cardo de Fuller

elefante Bush

7.2.5 In Greek

Νεράγκαθο του Fuller

ελέφαντας Μπους

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Carda de Fuller

elefante de Bush

7.2.7 In Polish

Fullera Oset

Elephant Bush

7.2.8 In Latin

Teasel Fullonis

bush elephant

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Anthophyta

Embryophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Dipsacales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Dipsacaceae

Portulacaceae

8.6 Genus

Dipsacus

Portulacaria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Dipsacoideae

Portulacarioideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush

Care of Fuller's Teasel and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.