Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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
Whiteflies
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Artichoke
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
Artichoke
In German
Lampionblume
Artischocke
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
Artichaut
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
Alcachofa
In Greek
Chinese lantern
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Alcachofra
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Karczoch
In Latin
Chinese lantern
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Artichoke. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Artichoke has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Lantern and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Artichoke
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Chinese Lantern and Artichoke Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Artichoke are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Chinese Lantern and Artichoke
Care of Chinese Lantern and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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.