Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
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 to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Artichoke
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
Artichoke
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Artischocke
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Artichaut
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Alcachofa
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
αγκινάρα
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Karczoch
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
cactus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana. Artichoke has thorns and TRIPLARIS cumingiana doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Artichoke and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.