Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
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
Average Water Needs, 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor 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
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Artichoke
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Artichoke
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Artischocke
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Artichaut
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Alcachofa
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Karczoch
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
cactus
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Filicopsida
Order
Asterales
Polypodiales
Family
Asteraceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Cynara
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Boston Fern
Season and care of Artichoke and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Boston Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Boston Fern Physical Information
Artichoke and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Boston Fern are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Boston Fern
Care of Artichoke and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.