Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Korea
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Habitat
Sandy areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Requires regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Artichoke
Carissa holly
In Hindi
Artichoke
Carissa holly plant
In German
Artischocke
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
Artichaut
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
αγκινάρα
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Karczoch
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
cactus
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Aquifoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Carissa Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Carissa Holly? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Carissa Holly. Artichoke has thorns and Carissa Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Artichoke and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Carissa Holly season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Artichoke and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Carissa Holly
Care of Artichoke and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.