Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires plenty of water during the 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Shell Ginger
In German
Fullers Karde
Shell Ginger
In French
Cardère à foulon
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Zingiberales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Alpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Shell Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves 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 Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.