Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Japan
Europe, Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Ground Orchid
Fullers Karde
In French
Ground Orchid
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Ground Orchid
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Orchidaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel. Ground Orchid doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Ground Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Ground Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Ground Orchid and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid 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.