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About Artichoke and Donut Peach


About Donut Peach and Artichoke


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Vegetable   
Fruit   

Origin
Mediterranean   
China   

Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony   
Freestone, Clingstone   

Number of Varieties
9   
99+
3   
99+

Habitat
Sandy areas   
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
5.60 cm   
99+
370.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1.05 cm   
99+
370.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple   
Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Glandular   
Elliptic   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Grafting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period   
Requires regular watering, 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
  
  

Soil pH
Slightly Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

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   
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot   
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Intestinal gas   
Avoid during Pregnancy   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems   
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours   
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Fruit / Fruit Tree   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus   
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'   

Common Name
Artichoke   
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach   

In Hindi
Artichoke   
डोनट पीच   

In German
Artischocke   
Donut Pfirsich   

In French
Artichaut   
Donut Peach   

In Spanish
Alcachofa   
Donut Peach   

In Greek
αγκινάρα   
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο   

In Portuguese
Alcachofra   
Donut Peach   

In Polish
Karczoch   
Donut Peach   

In Latin
cactus   
Donut Peach   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Eudicotyledones   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Rosales   

Family
Asteraceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Cynara   
Prunus   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Cynareae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Cetoniinae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Artichoke and Donut Peach

Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Donut Peach? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Donut Peach. Artichoke has thorns and Donut Peach doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Donut Peach 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 Donut Peach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Artichoke and Donut Peach

Season and care of Artichoke and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Donut Peach season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Artichoke and Donut Peach Physical Information

Artichoke and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Donut Peach are as follows:

Care of Artichoke and Donut Peach

Care of Artichoke and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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