Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Grassland
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Alternanthera
Artichoke
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
Artichoke
In German
Alternanthera
Artischocke
In French
Alternanthera
Artichaut
In Spanish
Alternanthera
Alcachofa
In Greek
Alternanthera
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Alcachofra
In Polish
Alternanthera
Karczoch
In Latin
Alternanthera
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Cynara
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Artichoke
Season and care of Alternanthera and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Alternanthera and Artichoke Physical Information
Alternanthera and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Artichoke are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Alternanthera and Artichoke
Care of Alternanthera and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.