Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Artichoke
In Hindi
boxberry
Artichoke
In German
boxberry
Artischocke
In French
boxberry
Artichaut
In Spanish
boxberry
Alcachofa
In Greek
boxberry
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
boxberry
Alcachofra
In Polish
boxberry
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Boxberry and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Artichoke. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. 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 Boxberry and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Artichoke
Season and care of Boxberry and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Boxberry and Artichoke Physical Information
Boxberry and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Artichoke are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Boxberry and Artichoke
Care of Boxberry and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.