Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Succulent
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Yes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
HAWORTHIA
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Haworthia
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Echeveria
In German
Nickende Distel
Haworthia
In French
Musk Thistle
Haworthia
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Haworthia
In Greek
musk Thistle
Echeveria
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Haworthia
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Haworsja
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Chaoorthia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Haworthia
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Haworthia? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Haworthia. Musk Thistle has thorns and Haworthia doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Haworthia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Musk Thistle and Haworthia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Haworthia
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Haworthia is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Haworthia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Haworthia season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Haworthia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Haworthia is Not Available.
Musk Thistle and Haworthia Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Haworthia physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Haworthia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Haworthia are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Haworthia flower color: Not Available
- Haworthia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Musk Thistle and Haworthia
Care of Musk Thistle and Haworthia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Haworthia pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Haworthia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.