Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Spores
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
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Buds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
OSMUNDA claytoniana
Common Name
Artichoke
Interrupted Fern
In Hindi
Artichoke
बाधित फर्न
In German
Artischocke
unterbrochen Fern
In French
Artichaut
Fern interrompu
In Spanish
Alcachofa
helecho interrumpido
In Greek
αγκινάρα
διακοπεί Fern
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Fern interrompido
In Polish
Karczoch
przerwana Fern
In Latin
cactus
Fern intermissis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Polypodiopsida
Order
Asterales
Osmundales
Family
Asteraceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Interrupted Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Interrupted Fern? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Interrupted Fern. Artichoke has thorns and Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Interrupted Fern 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 Interrupted Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Interrupted Fern
Season and care of Artichoke and Interrupted Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Interrupted Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Interrupted Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Interrupted Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Interrupted Fern is Acidic.
Artichoke and Interrupted Fern Physical Information
Artichoke and Interrupted Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Interrupted Fern are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
- Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Interrupted Fern
Care of Artichoke and Interrupted Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Interrupted Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.