About Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree
Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
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, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, 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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
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
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Fullers Karde
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Cardère à foulon
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Mimosoideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.