Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores, 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 water frequently
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
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
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used to poison animals during hunting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
Artichoke
Gifboom
In Hindi
Artichoke
Gifboom
In German
Artischocke
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Artichaut
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
Karczoch
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
cactus
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Gifboom
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Gifboom? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Gifboom. Artichoke has thorns and Gifboom doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Gifboom 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 Gifboom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Gifboom
Season and care of Artichoke and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Gifboom season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Gifboom Physical Information
Artichoke and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Gifboom are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Gifboom
Care of Artichoke and Gifboom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Gifboom pruning is done 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.