Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Rosette/Stemless
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Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
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Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
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The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Not Available
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
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 as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
Common Name
Artichoke
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Hindi
Artichoke
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In German
Artischocke
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In French
Artichaut
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Polish
Karczoch
Skrytokwiat
In Latin
cactus
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus. Artichoke has thorns and Hybrid Cryptanthus doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Season and care of Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available.
Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus Physical Information
Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Hybrid Cryptanthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color: Not Available
- Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Care of Artichoke and Hybrid Cryptanthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.