Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Habitat
Sandy areas
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
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
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Branch, Latex, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
Common Name
Artichoke
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
In Hindi
Artichoke
Sher-kandvel
In German
Artischocke
Bleistiftstrauch
In French
Artichaut
Aveloz
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Pencil Plant
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
avelós
In Polish
Karczoch
Aveloz
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Pencil Plant
Season and care of Artichoke and Pencil Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Pencil Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Pencil Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Pencil Plant Physical Information
Artichoke and Pencil Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Pencil Plant are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
- Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Artichoke and Pencil Plant
Care of Artichoke and Pencil Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.