Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Mediterranean
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
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
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Cordyline
Artichoke
In Hindi
Cordyline
Artichoke
In German
Cordyline
Artischocke
In French
cordyline
Artichaut
In Spanish
cordyline
Alcachofa
In Greek
Cordyline
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Alcachofra
In Polish
Cordyline
Karczoch
In Latin
Cordyline
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cordyline and Artichoke
Season and care of Cordyline and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Cordyline and Artichoke Physical Information
Cordyline and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Artichoke are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Cordyline and Artichoke
Care of Cordyline and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Cordyline 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.