Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Texas, Mexico
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
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
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
wax
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Artichoke
wax plant
In Hindi
Artichoke
Candelilla
In German
Artischocke
candelilla
In French
Artichaut
candelilla
In Spanish
Alcachofa
candelilla
In Greek
αγκινάρα
candelilla
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
candelilla
In Polish
Karczoch
candelilla
In Latin
cactus
candelilla
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Candelilla. Artichoke has thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Candelilla 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 Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Candelilla
Season and care of Artichoke and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Candelilla season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Candelilla Physical Information
Artichoke and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Candelilla are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Candelilla
Care of Artichoke and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.