Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Needs a lot of water initially, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Morus alba
Common Name
Artichoke
White mulberry, Mulberry
In German
Artischocke
Maulbeere
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Mora
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
amoreira
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Mulberry
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Mulberry? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Mulberry. Artichoke has thorns and Mulberry doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Mulberry 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 Mulberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Mulberry
Season and care of Artichoke and Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Mulberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Mulberry Physical Information
Artichoke and Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Mulberry are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Mulberry flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Mulberry leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Artichoke and Mulberry
Care of Artichoke and Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Mulberry 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 Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.