Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Asia
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-7
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
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Dark Green
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-fungal, Diabetes, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Leprosy, Scabies, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Coccinia grandis
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
baby watermelon, little gourd, tindora, tendli
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
तेंडली, कुंदुरी
In German
Fullers Karde
Tindola,
Efeu Kürbis
In French
Cardère à foulon
Ivy gourd
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Ivy gourd
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Ivy gourd
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Ivy gourd
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Ivy gourd
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Ivy gourd
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cucurbitales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Ivy Gourd
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Ivy Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Ivy Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ivy Gourd season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Ivy Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ivy Gourd is Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Ivy Gourd Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Ivy Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ivy Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Ivy Gourd are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Ivy Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Ivy Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Ivy Gourd
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Ivy Gourd 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 Ivy Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches 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 Ivy Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.