Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Mediterranean
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available, Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Intestinal gas
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Artichoke
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
Artichoke
सुई ताड़
In German
Artischocke
Nadel -Palme
In French
Artichaut
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
Alcachofa
palmera aguja
In Greek
αγκινάρα
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
palmeira agulha
In Polish
Karczoch
Igła palma
In Latin
cactus
acus palma
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Cynara
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Needle Palm
Season and care of Artichoke and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Needle Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Needle Palm Physical Information
Artichoke and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Needle Palm are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Needle Palm
Care of Artichoke and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.