Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Crassula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CRASSULA
Common Name
Artichoke
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
Artichoke
जेड पौधा
In German
Artischocke
Geldbaum
In French
Artichaut
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Crassula ovata
In Greek
αγκινάρα
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
crassula ovata
In Polish
Karczoch
Crassula ovata
In Latin
cactus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Saxifragales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Artichoke and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Crassula Ovata season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Artichoke and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Crassula Ovata
Care of Artichoke and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.