Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Circular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Artichoke
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Artichoke
Nymphaea alba
In German
Artischocke
Weiße Seerose
In French
Artichaut
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Karczoch
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
cactus
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Nymphaeales
Family
Asteraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba. Artichoke has thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Artichoke and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.