Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Candleberry tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Artichoke
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
Artichoke
चीनी तेल
In German
Artischocke
chinesisch Talg
In French
Artichaut
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Alcachofa
suif chinois
In Greek
αγκινάρα
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Karczoch
chiński łój
In Latin
cactus
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Artichoke and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Chinese Tallow season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Artichoke and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Chinese Tallow
Care of Artichoke and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.