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About Artichoke and Jacaranda


About Jacaranda and Artichoke


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Vegetable   
Tree   

Origin
Mediterranean   
Caribbean   

Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony   
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana   

Number of Varieties
9   
99+
18   
99+

Habitat
Sandy areas   
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
10-12   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
5.60 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1.05 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple   
White, Lavender, Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Glandular   
feather-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Frost   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

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   
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Slightly Acidic   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads   
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot   
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

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   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Intestinal gas   
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems   
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits   
Bark, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours   
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus   
JACARANDA caerulea   

Common Name
Artichoke   
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony   

In Hindi
Artichoke   
Neeli Gulmohur   

In German
Artischocke   
Palisanderholzbaum   

In French
Artichaut   
Flamboyant bleu   

In Spanish
Alcachofa   
Jacaranda mimosifolia   

In Greek
αγκινάρα   
Jacaranda mimosifolia   

In Portuguese
Alcachofra   
Jacarandá-mimoso   

In Polish
Karczoch   
Jakaranda mimozolistna   

In Latin
cactus   
Jacaranda mimosifolia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Eudicotyledones   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Scrophulariales   

Family
Asteraceae   
Bignoniaceae   

Genus
Cynara   
Jacaranda   

Clade
Not Available   
Asterids   

Tribe
Cynareae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
18   
99+

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Properties of Artichoke and Jacaranda

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

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Season and Care of Artichoke and Jacaranda

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

Artichoke and Jacaranda Physical Information

Artichoke and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Jacaranda are as follows:

Care of Artichoke and Jacaranda

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

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