Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forests, gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
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 or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Scale
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
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Pneumonia, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CYDONIA oblonga
Common Name
Artichoke
Quince
In Hindi
Artichoke
श्रीफल
In German
Artischocke
Quitte
In French
Artichaut
Coing
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Membrillo
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Marmelo
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Quince
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Quince? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Quince. Artichoke has thorns and Quince doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Quince 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 Quince and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Quince
Season and care of Artichoke and Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Quince season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Quince is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Quince Physical Information
Artichoke and Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Quince height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Quince are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Quince flower color: White and Light Pink
- Quince leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Quince
Care of Artichoke and Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Quince pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant and Remove deadheads. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.