Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
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
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
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Artichoke
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Artichoke
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Artischocke
In French
américaine Aloe
Artichaut
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Alcachofa
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Alcachofra
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Karczoch
In Latin
American Aloe
cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Artichoke. American Aloe has thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 American Aloe and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Artichoke
Season and care of American Aloe and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
American Aloe and Artichoke Physical Information
American Aloe and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Artichoke are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of American Aloe and Artichoke
Care of American Aloe and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe 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 American Aloe 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.