Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South America, Brazil
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
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
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Artichoke
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Artichoke
Variegated Cassava
In German
Artischocke
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Artichaut
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Alcachofa
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Karczoch
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
cactus
variegated Cassava
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Manihoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Artichoke and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Variegated Cassava season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Artichoke and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Artichoke and Variegated Cassava
Care of Artichoke and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, 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 Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.