Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Artichoke
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
Artichoke
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Artischocke
In French
Century Plant
Artichaut
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
Alcachofa
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Century Plant
Alcachofra
In Polish
Century Plant
Karczoch
In Latin
Century Plant
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Century Plant and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Century Plant and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Century Plant and Artichoke. Century Plant has thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Century Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Century Plant has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory. 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 Century Plant and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Century Plant and Artichoke
Season and care of Century Plant and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Century Plant and Artichoke Physical Information
Century Plant and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Artichoke are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Century Plant and Artichoke
Care of Century Plant and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant 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 Century Plant 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.