Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
agricultural areas
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
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist
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
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
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CITRUS
Common Name
Artichoke
Citrus
In Hindi
Artichoke
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Artischocke
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Artichaut
Citrus
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Citrus
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Karczoch
Cytrus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Citrus
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Citrus. Artichoke has thorns and Citrus doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Citrus 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 Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Citrus
Season and care of Artichoke and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Citrus season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Citrus Physical Information
Artichoke and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Citrus are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Citrus
Care of Artichoke and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.