About Heart of Flame and Artichoke
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Fibre
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
Hedges
Not Available
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
Artichoke
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
Artichoke
In German
Herz -of -Flame
Artischocke
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
Artichaut
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
Alcachofa
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
Alcachofra
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
Karczoch
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Heart of Flame and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Heart of Flame and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Heart of Flame and Artichoke. Heart of Flame has thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Heart of Flame does not have fragrant flowers. Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Heart of Flame and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Artichoke
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Heart of Flame and Artichoke Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Artichoke are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Heart of Flame and Artichoke
Care of Heart of Flame and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame 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.