Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Artichoke
White Cedar
In Hindi
Artichoke
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Artischocke
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Artichaut
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Karczoch
Techny Tuja
In Latin
cactus
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae. Artichoke has thorns and Techny Arborvitae doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Techny Arborvitae flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Artichoke and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.