Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, 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
Water more in summer
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
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
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Artichoke
Clivia
In Hindi
Artichoke
Clivia
In German
Artischocke
Clivia
In French
Artichaut
Clivia
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Clivia
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Clivia
In Polish
Karczoch
Clivia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Clivia. Artichoke has thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Clivia
Season and care of Artichoke and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Clivia season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Clivia Physical Information
Artichoke and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Clivia are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Clivia
Care of Artichoke and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.