Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Not Available
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Artichoke
In Hindi
Ardisia
Artichoke
In German
Ardisia
Artischocke
In French
Ardisia
Artichaut
In Spanish
Ardisia
Alcachofa
In Greek
Ardisia
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Alcachofra
In Polish
Ardisia
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Primulales
Asterales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ardisia and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and Artichoke. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ardisia and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and Artichoke
Season and care of Ardisia and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Ardisia and Artichoke Physical Information
Ardisia and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Artichoke are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Ardisia and Artichoke
Care of Ardisia and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ardisia 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.