Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Digestive Problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Diabetes, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Jam, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CYLINDROPUNTIA imbricata
Common Name
Artichoke
Cane Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla, Tree Cholla, Chainlink Cactus
In Hindi
Artichoke
Cardenche
In German
Artischocke
Cardenche
In French
Artichaut
Cactus rustique
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Cardenche
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Cardenche
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Cardenche
In Polish
Karczoch
Cardenche
In Latin
cactus
Cardenche
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cynara
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Cardenche
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Cardenche? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Cardenche. Artichoke has thorns and Cardenche doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Cardenche 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 Cardenche and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Cardenche
Season and care of Artichoke and Cardenche is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Cardenche Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Cardenche season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Cardenche is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Cardenche is Neutral.
Artichoke and Cardenche Physical Information
Artichoke and Cardenche physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Cardenche are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
- Cardenche leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Cardenche
Care of Artichoke and Cardenche include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Cardenche 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 Cardenche needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.