Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, 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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Artichoke
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Artichoke
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Artischocke
Osage Orange
In French
Artichaut
Osage orange
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Osage naranja
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Osage laranja
In Polish
Karczoch
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
cactus
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Osage Orange
Season and care of Artichoke and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Osage Orange season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Osage Orange Physical Information
Artichoke and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Osage Orange are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Osage Orange
Care of Artichoke and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.