Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Artichoke
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
Artichoke
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Artischocke
Ylang-Ylang
In French
Artichaut
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
Karczoch
Jagodlin
In Latin
cactus
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang. Artichoke has thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Ylang-Ylang 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 Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Artichoke and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.