Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Not Available
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Artichoke
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
Artichoke
Cardon
In German
Artischocke
Cardon
In French
Artichaut
Cardon
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Cardon
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Cardon
In Polish
Karczoch
Cardon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Cardon. Artichoke has thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Cardon
Season and care of Artichoke and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Cardon season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Cardon is Not Available.
Artichoke and Cardon Physical Information
Artichoke and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Cardon are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Cardon
Care of Artichoke and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.