About Artichoke and Schomburgkia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
S. undulata , Laelias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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
Myrmecophila
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
Common Name
Artichoke
Orchid, Schomburgkia
In Hindi
Artichoke
schomburgkia
In German
Artischocke
schomburgkia
In French
Artichaut
schomburgkia
In Spanish
Alcachofa
schomburgkia
In Greek
αγκινάρα
schomburgkia
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
schomburgkia
In Polish
Karczoch
schomburgkia
In Latin
cactus
schomburgkia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cynara
Schomburgkia
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Schomburgkia
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Schomburgkia? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Schomburgkia. Artichoke has thorns and Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Schomburgkia
Season and care of Artichoke and Schomburgkia is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Schomburgkia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Schomburgkia season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Schomburgkia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Schomburgkia is Not Available.
Artichoke and Schomburgkia Physical Information
Artichoke and Schomburgkia physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Schomburgkia are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
- Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Schomburgkia
Care of Artichoke and Schomburgkia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.