Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
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, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Red Buckeye
In German
Fullers Karde
Red Buckeye
In French
Cardère à foulon
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.