Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Artichoke
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Artichoke
In German
Elefant von Apple
Artischocke
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Artichaut
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Alcachofa
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Alcachofra
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Karczoch
In Latin
Elephant Apple
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Dilleniales
Asterales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Elephant Apple and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Artichoke. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Artichoke has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Elephant Apple and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Artichoke
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Elephant Apple and Artichoke Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Artichoke are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Elephant Apple and Artichoke
Care of Elephant Apple and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Elephant Apple 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.