Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Succulent
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Green, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Stem
  
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
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Wildflower
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
  
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
  
Elephant Bush
  
In German
Fullers Karde
  
Elephant Bush
  
In French
Cardère à foulon
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
  
elefante Bush
  
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
  
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
  
elefante de Bush
  
In Polish
Fullera Oset
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
  
bush elephant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Dipsacales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Dipsacaceae
  
Portulacaceae
  
Genus
Dipsacus
  
Portulacaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
  
Portulacarioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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.