Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Sandy areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Dermititis
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Artichoke
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Artichoke
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Artischocke
Octopus tree
In French
Artichaut
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Alcachofa
árbol pulpo
In Greek
αγκινάρα
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Karczoch
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
cactus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Artichoke and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Octopus Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Artichoke and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Octopus Tree
Care of Artichoke and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.