Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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 Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
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
Medium
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
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
False Aralia
Artichoke
In Hindi
Aralia
Artichoke
In German
falsch Aralia
Artischocke
In French
faux Aralia
Artichaut
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Alcachofa
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Alcachofra
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Karczoch
In Latin
falsum Aralia
cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Araliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Aralia and Artichoke
Season and care of False Aralia and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
False Aralia and Artichoke Physical Information
False Aralia and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Artichoke are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of False Aralia and Artichoke
Care of False Aralia and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.