Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Black Spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Unknown
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
LYCASTE cochleata
Common Name
Artichoke
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
In Hindi
Artichoke
Lycaste Orchid
In German
Artischocke
Lycaste Orchidee
In French
Artichaut
Lycaste orchidée
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Lycaste orquídea
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Lycaste ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Lycaste orquídea
In Polish
Karczoch
Lycaste orchidea
In Latin
cactus
braemii orchid
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Maxillarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid. Artichoke has thorns and Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Lycaste Orchid 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 Lycaste Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid
Season and care of Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Lycaste Orchid season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available.
Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid Physical Information
Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
- Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid
Care of Artichoke and Lycaste Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.