Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
  
Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
  
Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Glandular
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
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
  
Pruning
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, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Intestinal gas
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
  
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
  
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
  
Cynara cardunculus
  
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
  
Artichoke
  
In Hindi
Holywood
  
Artichoke
  
In German
Holywood
  
Artischocke
  
In French
Holywood
  
Artichaut
  
In Spanish
Holywood
  
Alcachofa
  
In Greek
Holywood
  
αγκινάρα
  
In Portuguese
Holywood
  
Alcachofra
  
In Polish
Holywood
  
Karczoch
  
In Latin
Holywood
  
cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Eudicotyledones
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Zygophyllaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Guaiacum
  
Cynara
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cynareae
  
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Holywood and Artichoke
Season and care of Holywood and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Holywood and Artichoke Physical Information
Holywood and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Artichoke are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Holywood and Artichoke
Care of Holywood and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood 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 Holywood 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.