Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Gold, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, 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
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
Weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
Common Name
Artichoke
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
In Hindi
Artichoke
Mexican Avocado
In German
Artischocke
Mexican Avocado
In French
Artichaut
Mexican Avocado
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Mexican Avocado
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Mexican Avocado
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Mexican Avocado
In Polish
Karczoch
Mexican Avocado
In Latin
cactus
Mexican Avocado
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Mexican Avocado
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Mexican Avocado? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Mexican Avocado. Artichoke has thorns and Mexican Avocado doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Mexican Avocado
Season and care of Artichoke and Mexican Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Mexican Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Mexican Avocado season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Mexican Avocado Physical Information
Artichoke and Mexican Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Mexican Avocado are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Mexican Avocado
Care of Artichoke and Mexican Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
