Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
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
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Shade, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
THELYPTERIS kunthii
Common Name
Artichoke
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
In Hindi
Artichoke
Southern Shield Fern
In German
Artischocke
Southern Shield Fern
In French
Artichaut
Southern Shield Fern
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Southern Shield Fern
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Southern Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Southern Shield Fern
In Polish
Karczoch
Southern Shield Fern
In Latin
cactus
Southern Shield Fern
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Polypodiopsida
Order
Asterales
Polypodiales
Family
Asteraceae
Thelypteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern. Artichoke has thorns and Southern Shield Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern
Season and care of Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Southern Shield Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Southern Shield Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern Physical Information
Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern
Care of Artichoke and Southern Shield Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.