Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Not Available
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
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, Alkaline
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
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
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
रात की रानी
In German
Fullers Karde
Königin der Nacht
In French
Cardère à foulon
Reine de la nuit
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Reina de la noche
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Rainha da noite
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Królowa nocy
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Domina noctis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Queen of the Night
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Queen of the Night is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Queen of the Night Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Queen of the Night season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Queen of the Night Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Queen of the Night physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Queen of the Night are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
- Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Queen of the Night
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Queen of the Night 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 Queen of the Night 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 Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.