Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Fullers Karde
Kapok baum
In French
Cardère à foulon
Fromager
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Ceiba
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Mafumeira
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Ceiba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Malvales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Kapok
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Kapok? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Kapok. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Kapok doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Kapok 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 Kapok and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Kapok
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Kapok Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Kapok are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Kapok
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Kapok 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 Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.