Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
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
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
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 branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
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
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Artichoke
Brake Fern
In Hindi
Artichoke
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Artischocke
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Artichaut
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Karczoch
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
cactus
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Polypodiopsida
Order
Asterales
Polypodiales
Family
Asteraceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Brake Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Brake Fern? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Brake Fern. Artichoke has thorns and Brake Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Brake Fern 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 Brake Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Brake Fern
Season and care of Artichoke and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Brake Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Brake Fern Physical Information
Artichoke and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Brake Fern are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Artichoke and Brake Fern
Care of Artichoke and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.