Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Round
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
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 immersed in water
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
Poorly 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Frogs
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Artichoke
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Artichoke
Pepperwort
In German
Artischocke
Pepperwort
In French
Artichaut
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Pepperwort
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Pepperwort
In Polish
Karczoch
Pepperwort
In Latin
cactus
Pepperwort
Phylum
Anthophyta
Charophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Equisetopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Pepperwort. Artichoke has thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Pepperwort
Season and care of Artichoke and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Pepperwort season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Pepperwort Physical Information
Artichoke and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Pepperwort are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Artichoke and Pepperwort
Care of Artichoke and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.