Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Arrowhead
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, 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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Artichoke
Peppertree
In Hindi
Artichoke
Peppertree
In German
Artischocke
Peppertree
In French
Artichaut
Peppertree
In Spanish
Alcachofa
peppertree
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Peppertree
In Polish
Karczoch
Peppertree
In Latin
cactus
Peppertree
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Anacardioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Peppertree
Season and care of Artichoke and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Peppertree season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Peppertree Physical Information
Artichoke and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Peppertree are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Peppertree
Care of Artichoke and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.