Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Melanesia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
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
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
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, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Artichoke
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Artichoke
बर्फ बुश
In German
Artischocke
Schnee Bush
In French
Artichaut
neige Bush
In Spanish
Alcachofa
nieve Bush
In Greek
αγκινάρα
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
neve de Bush
In Polish
Karczoch
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
cactus
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Antidesmatoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Snow Bush
Season and care of Artichoke and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Snow Bush season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Snow Bush Physical Information
Artichoke and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Snow Bush are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Artichoke and Snow Bush
Care of Artichoke and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.