Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
MUSA basjoo
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
हार्डी केला
In German
Fullers Karde
hardy Banane
In French
Cardère à foulon
banana hardy
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
plátano resistentes
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
de banana resistentes
In Polish
Fullera Oset
hardy banana
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
duros Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Zingiberales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Hardy Banana doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Hardy Banana 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 Hardy Banana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Banana season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Banana is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Hardy Banana 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 Hardy Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.