Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
not available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, 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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
orange jessamine
Artichoke
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
Artichoke
In German
Hammersträucher
Artischocke
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
Artichaut
In Spanish
Cestrum
Alcachofa
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
Alcachofra
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
Karczoch
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke. Cestrum aurantiacum doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Cestrum aurantiacum does not have fragrant flowers. Cestrum aurantiacum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Artichoke has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Artichoke season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Cestrum aurantiacum 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.