Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
World, Pandemic
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Woodland Garden
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anthelmintic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Adhesive, Basketary, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Pteridium aquilinum
Common Name
Artichoke
Bracken, brake, common bracken
In Hindi
Artichoke
bracken
In German
Artischocke
Adlerfarn
In French
Artichaut
fougère
In Spanish
Alcachofa
helecho
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
samambaia
In Polish
Karczoch
orlica
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Filicopsida
Order
Asterales
Polypodiales
Family
Asteraceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Bracken
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Bracken? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Bracken. Artichoke has thorns and Bracken doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Bracken 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 Bracken and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Bracken
Season and care of Artichoke and Bracken is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Bracken Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Bracken season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Bracken is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Bracken is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Bracken Physical Information
Artichoke and Bracken physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Bracken height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Bracken are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Bracken flower color: Not Available
- Bracken leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Bracken
Care of Artichoke and Bracken include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Bracken 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 Bracken needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.