Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Prunus domestica
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forest margins, Forests, Mountains, Scrubs, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
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 frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Caterpillars, Crown gall, Peach Leaf Curl, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Borders
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
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Traditional medicine, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PRUNUS salicina
Common Name
Artichoke
Japanese Plum
In Hindi
Artichoke
Japanese Plum
In German
Artischocke
japanische Pflaumen
In French
Artichaut
prune japonaise
In Spanish
Alcachofa
ciruelo japonés
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Ιαπωνικά Plum
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
ameixa japonesa
In Polish
Karczoch
japoński Plum
In Latin
cactus
Plum Italica
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Aquifoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Japanese Plum
Season and care of Artichoke and Japanese Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Japanese Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Japanese Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Japanese Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Japanese Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Japanese Plum Physical Information
Artichoke and Japanese Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Japanese Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Japanese Plum are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Japanese Plum flower color: White
- Japanese Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Japanese Plum
Care of Artichoke and Japanese Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Japanese Plum 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 Japanese Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.