Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
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
Requires regular watering
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, 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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
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
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
NARCISSUS papyraceus
Common Name
Artichoke
Paperwhite Narcissus
In Hindi
Artichoke
paperwhite narcissus
In German
Artischocke
Narcissus Pperwhite
In French
Artichaut
Narcissus Pperwhite
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Narciso Pperwhite
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Narciso Pperwhite
In Polish
Karczoch
Narcyz Pperwhite
In Latin
cactus
Narcissus Pperwhite
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus. Artichoke has thorns and Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus
Season and care of Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus Physical Information
Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
- Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus
Care of Artichoke and Paperwhite Narcissus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.