Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Caribbean, South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Artichoke
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
Artichoke
पालो सेंटो
In German
Artischocke
Palo Santo
In French
Artichaut
palo santo
In Spanish
Alcachofa
palo santo
In Greek
αγκινάρα
palo santo
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
palo santo
In Polish
Karczoch
palo santo
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Palo Santo
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Palo Santo? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Palo Santo. Artichoke has thorns and Palo Santo doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Palo Santo
Season and care of Artichoke and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Palo Santo season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Palo Santo Physical Information
Artichoke and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Palo Santo are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Palo Santo
Care of Artichoke and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.