Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
Sandy areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Artichoke
Sesame
In German
Artischocke
Sesam
In French
Artichaut
Sésame
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Sésamo
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Sésamo
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asternae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Sesame. Artichoke has thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Sesame 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 Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Sesame
Season and care of Artichoke and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Sesame season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Sesame is Neutral.
Artichoke and Sesame Physical Information
Artichoke and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Sesame are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Sesame
Care of Artichoke and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.