Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Artichoke
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Artichoke
QUICKSTICK
In German
Artischocke
QUICKSTICK
In French
Artichaut
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Alcachofa
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
αγκινάρα
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
QuickStick
In Polish
Karczoch
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
cactus
Quickstick
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Quickstick
Season and care of Artichoke and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Quickstick season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Quickstick Physical Information
Artichoke and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Quickstick are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Quickstick
Care of Artichoke and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.