Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Gray 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, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Ipomoea quamoclit
Common Name
Artichoke
star glory , hummingbird vine
In Hindi
Artichoke
Kunjlata
In German
Artischocke
Ipomoea quamoclit
In French
Artichaut
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Polish
Karczoch
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Latin
cactus
Ipomoea quamoclit
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Cypress Vine
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Cypress Vine? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Cypress Vine. Artichoke has thorns and Cypress Vine doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Cypress Vine 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 Cypress Vine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Cypress Vine
Season and care of Artichoke and Cypress Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Cypress Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Cypress Vine season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Cypress Vine Physical Information
Artichoke and Cypress Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Cypress Vine are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
- Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Cypress Vine
Care of Artichoke and Cypress Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Cypress Vine pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune to control growth, 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 Cypress Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.