Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Artichoke
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Artichoke
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Artischocke
Orchid cactus
In French
Artichaut
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Alcachofa
cactus orquídea
In Greek
αγκινάρα
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Karczoch
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
cactus
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Orchid Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Orchid Cactus. Artichoke has thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Artichoke and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Orchid Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Artichoke and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Artichoke and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Orchid Cactus
Care of Artichoke and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.