Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mediterranean
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Ovate
Glandular
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
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
Cold, Negativity
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Gardenia
Artichoke
In Hindi
Gardenia
Artichoke
In German
Gardenie
Artischocke
In French
Gardénia
Artichaut
In Spanish
Gardenia
Alcachofa
In Greek
γαρδένια
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
gardênia
Alcachofra
In Polish
Gardenia
Karczoch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Rubiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gardenieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Artichoke
Season and care of Gardenia and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Artichoke season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Gardenia and Artichoke Physical Information
Gardenia and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Artichoke are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Gardenia and Artichoke
Care of Gardenia and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Gardenia 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.