Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
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
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
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Nausea
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Artichoke
Banana, Cavendish Banana
In Hindi
Artichoke
Cavendish Banana
In German
Artischocke
Cavendish Banana
In French
Artichaut
Cavendish Banana
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Cavendish Banana
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Cavendish Banana
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Cavendish Banana
In Polish
Karczoch
Cavendish Banana
In Latin
cactus
Cavendish Banana
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Musaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Cavendish Banana
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Cavendish Banana? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Cavendish Banana. Artichoke has thorns and Cavendish Banana doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Cavendish Banana
Season and care of Artichoke and Cavendish Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Cavendish Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Cavendish Banana season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Cavendish Banana Physical Information
Artichoke and Cavendish Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Cavendish Banana are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Cavendish Banana
Care of Artichoke and Cavendish Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
