Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
आबोली
In German
Fullers Karde
Kracher-Blume
In French
Cardère à foulon
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
flor petardo
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
flor foguete
In Polish
Fullera Oset
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
flos Firecracker
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.