About Sesame and Fuller's Teasel
Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very 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
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Wildflower
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Sesame
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
तिल
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Sesam
Fullers Karde
In French
Sésame
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Sésamo
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Σουσάμι
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Sésamo
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Sezam
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Sesamae
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asternae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sesame and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Fuller's Teasel. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Sesame and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Sesame and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Fuller's Teasel season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sesame and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Sesame and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Sesame and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Sesame and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame 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 Sesame 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.