Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Sandy areas
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Offsets
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 excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Artichoke
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
Artichoke
Gymnocalycium
In German
Artischocke
Gymnocalycium
In French
Artichaut
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Karczoch
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
cactus
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cynara
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Gymnocalycium
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Gymnocalycium? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Gymnocalycium. Artichoke has thorns and Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Gymnocalycium 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 Gymnocalycium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Artichoke and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Gymnocalycium season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Artichoke and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Artichoke and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Gymnocalycium
Care of Artichoke and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.