Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
grain
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Not Available
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Triticale
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
triticale
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Triticale
Nickende Distel
In French
triticale
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
triticale
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
τριτικάλε
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
triticale
musk Thistle
In Polish
pszenżyto
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Triticum
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Carduus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Triticale and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Triticale and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Triticale and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Triticale and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Triticale and Musk Thistle
Care of Triticale and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.