Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
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
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
Common Name
Artichoke
Almond
In German
Artischocke
Mandel
In French
Artichaut
Amande
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Almendra
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Amêndoa
In Polish
Karczoch
Migdałowy
In Latin
cactus
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Almond? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Almond. Artichoke has thorns and Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Almond 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 Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Almond
Season and care of Artichoke and Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Almond season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Almond Physical Information
Artichoke and Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Almond are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Almond
Care of Artichoke and Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.