Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China, India, Nepal
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
13-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs
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
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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 shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Artichoke
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
Artichoke
miniature orchid
In German
Artischocke
miniature orchid
In French
Artichaut
Pleione
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Pleione
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Pleione
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
miniature orchid
In Polish
Karczoch
miniature orchid
In Latin
cactus
miniature orchid
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Miniature Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Miniature Orchid? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Miniature Orchid. Artichoke has thorns and Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Miniature 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 Miniature Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Artichoke and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Miniature Orchid season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
Artichoke and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Artichoke and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Miniature Orchid
Care of Artichoke and Miniature Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.