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About Candelabra and Artichoke


About Artichoke and Candelabra


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Vegetable   

Origin
Mexico   
Mediterranean   

Types
Not available   
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
9   
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions   
Sandy areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
12, 13   
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
490.00 cm   
99+
5.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
1.05 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Needle like   
Glandular   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites   
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Butterflies   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Intestinal gas   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Nutritive   
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems   

Part of Plant Used
Seeds   
Flowers, Fruits   

Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia   
Cynara cardunculus   

Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine   
Artichoke   

In Hindi
candelabra   
Artichoke   

In German
Kandelaber   
Artischocke   

In French
candélabre   
Artichaut   

In Spanish
Candelabra   
Alcachofa   

In Greek
μανουάλια   
αγκινάρα   

In Portuguese
Candelabra   
Alcachofra   

In Polish
świeczniki   
Karczoch   

In Latin
candelabra   
cactus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Coniferophyta   
Anthophyta   

Class
Pinopsida   
Eudicotyledones   

Order
Pinales   
Asterales   

Family
Araucariaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Araucaria   
Cynara   

Clade
Not Available   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cynareae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
19   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Candelabra and Artichoke

Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Candelabra and Artichoke. Candelabra has thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Artichoke has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Candelabra and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candelabra and Artichoke

Season and care of Candelabra and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.

Candelabra and Artichoke Physical Information

Candelabra and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Artichoke are as follows:

Care of Candelabra and Artichoke

Care of Candelabra and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelabra 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.

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