Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
sand pear,Taiwanese pear,Japanese Apple Pear
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
low mountains, warm rainy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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 regular 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
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antiseptic, Astringent, Febrifuge, Nervine, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PYRUS pyrifolia
Common Name
Artichoke
Asian Pear
In Hindi
Artichoke
Asian Pear
In German
Artischocke
Nashi-Birne
In French
Artichaut
Nashi
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Asian pear
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Asian pear
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Pera-nashi
In Polish
Karczoch
Grusza chińska
In Latin
cactus
Asian pear
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Asian Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Asian Pear? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Asian Pear. Artichoke has thorns and Asian Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Asian Pear 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 Asian Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Asian Pear
Season and care of Artichoke and Asian Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Asian Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Asian Pear season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Asian Pear is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Asian Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Asian Pear Physical Information
Artichoke and Asian Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Asian Pear height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Asian Pear are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Asian Pear flower color: Not Available
- Asian Pear leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Asian Pear
Care of Artichoke and Asian Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Asian Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asian Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.