Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Artichoke
In Hindi
Candelaria
Artichoke
In German
Candelaria
Artischocke
In French
Candelaria
Artichaut
In Spanish
Candelaria
Alcachofa
In Greek
Candelaria
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Alcachofra
In Polish
Candelaria
Karczoch
In Latin
Candelaria
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Arethuseae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Artichoke. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Candelaria and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Artichoke
Season and care of Candelaria and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Candelaria and Artichoke Physical Information
Candelaria and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Artichoke are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Candelaria and Artichoke
Care of Candelaria and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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.