Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
-
Habitat
Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Gomphrena
Fullers Karde
In French
Gomphrena
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Gomphrena
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Gomphrena
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Gomphrena
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Dipsacoideae
Season and Care of Gomphrena and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Gomphrena and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gomphrena and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Gomphrena and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Gomphrena and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Gomphrena and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.