Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fern
Origin
Europe, Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Polystichum solitarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
when new, water every week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Swordfern
In German
Fullers Karde
Sword Fern
In French
Cardère à foulon
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
helecho espada
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
espada Fern
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Fern gladio
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Polypodiales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Swordfern doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Swordfern 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 Swordfern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.