Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
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 small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Artichoke
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
Artichoke
Snow Flake
In German
Artischocke
Schneeflocke
In French
Artichaut
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Copo de nieve
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Floco de neve
In Polish
Karczoch
Płatek śniegu
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Snow Flake
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Snow Flake? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Snow Flake. Artichoke has thorns and Snow Flake doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Snow Flake
Season and care of Artichoke and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Snow Flake season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Snow Flake Physical Information
Artichoke and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Snow Flake are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Artichoke and Snow Flake
Care of Artichoke and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.