Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Mediterranean
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Floodplains, Lowland, River side, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Circular, dissected, long and linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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 pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Avoid during Pregnancy
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, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Asthma, Baldness, Cold, Cough, Migraines, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
SABAL minor
Common Name
Artichoke
Bush Palmetto, Dwarf Palmetto, Little Blue Stem, Swamp Palmetto
In Hindi
Artichoke
बौना पल्मेट्टो
In German
Artischocke
Zwerg Palmetto
In French
Artichaut
Palmetto nain
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Palmetto enano
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Νάνος Palmetto
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Palmetto anão
In Polish
Karczoch
Dwarf Palmetto
In Latin
cactus
Pumilio Palmetto
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Dwarf Palmetto
Season and care of Artichoke and Dwarf Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Dwarf Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Dwarf Palmetto season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Dwarf Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Dwarf Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Dwarf Palmetto Physical Information
Artichoke and Dwarf Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Dwarf Palmetto height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Dwarf Palmetto are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Dwarf Palmetto flower color: Ivory
- Dwarf Palmetto leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Dwarf Palmetto
Care of Artichoke and Dwarf Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Dwarf Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.