Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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 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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Cramps, Dermatitis
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Artichoke
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Artichoke
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Artischocke
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Artichaut
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Karczoch
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
cactus
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Kukui. Artichoke has thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Kukui
Season and care of Artichoke and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Kukui season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Kukui Physical Information
Artichoke and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Kukui are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Artichoke and Kukui
Care of Artichoke and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.