Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Deers, Rabbits, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Inflammation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BAMBUSA oldhamii
Common Name
Artichoke
Clumping Bamboo, Giant Timber Bamboo, Oldham's Bamboo
In German
Artischocke
Bambus
In French
Artichaut
Bambou
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Bambú
In Greek
αγκινάρα
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
bambu
In Polish
Karczoch
Bambus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Giant Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Artichoke and Giant Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Giant Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Giant Timber Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Giant Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Giant Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Giant Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Artichoke and Giant Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Giant Timber Bamboo height is 1,000.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Giant Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Giant Timber Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Giant Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Giant Timber Bamboo
Care of Artichoke and Giant Timber Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Giant Timber Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.