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About Artichoke and Indian Almond


About Indian Almond and Artichoke


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Vegetable   
Fruit, Perennial, Tree   

Origin
Mediterranean   
Africa, Asia, Australia   

Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
9   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Sandy areas   
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas   

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   
Not Available   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
5.60 cm   
99+
500.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1.05 cm   
99+
600.00 cm   
37

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple   
Non Flowering Plant   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Dark Brown, Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver   
Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Red   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Glandular   
Broadly Ovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Well drained   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Dry soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period   
Needs less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Slightly Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Well drained   
Loam   

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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Dry soil   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Intestinal gas   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Making cosmetics   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems   
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours   
Grown for shade, Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Edible, Fruit Tree   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus   
Terminalia catappa   

Common Name
Artichoke   
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond   

In Hindi
Artichoke   
जंगली बादाम   

In German
Artischocke   
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel   

In French
Artichaut   
Badamier   

In Spanish
Alcachofa   
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe   

In Greek
αγκινάρα   
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο   

In Portuguese
Alcachofra   
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia   

In Polish
Karczoch   
Migdałecznik właściwy   

In Latin
cactus   
inti almont   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Eudicotyledones   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Myrtales   

Family
Asteraceae   
Combretaceae   

Genus
Cynara   
Terminilia   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Cynareae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
100   
99+

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Properties of Artichoke and Indian Almond

Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Indian Almond? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Indian Almond. Artichoke has thorns and Indian Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Indian Almond 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 Indian Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Artichoke and Indian Almond

Season and care of Artichoke and Indian Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Indian Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Indian Almond season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Indian Almond is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral.

Artichoke and Indian Almond Physical Information

Artichoke and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Indian Almond are as follows:

Care of Artichoke and Indian Almond

Care of Artichoke and Indian Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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