About Artichoke and Aechmea
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Not Available
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Artichoke
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Artichoke
Aechmea
In German
Artischocke
Aechmea
In French
Artichaut
Aechmea
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Aechmea
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Aechmea
In Polish
Karczoch
Aechmea
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Aechmea. Artichoke has thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. 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 Artichoke and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Aechmea
Season and care of Artichoke and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Aechmea season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Aechmea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Aechmea is Not Available.
Artichoke and Aechmea Physical Information
Artichoke and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Aechmea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Aechmea are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Aechmea flower color: Not Available
- Aechmea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Aechmea
Care of Artichoke and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.