Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
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
Root Pathogen
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
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, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
lechuguilla
Artichoke
In Hindi
lechuguilla
Artichoke
In German
lechuguilla
Artischocke
In French
lechuguilla
Artichaut
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Alcachofa
In Greek
lechuguilla
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Alcachofra
In Polish
lechuguilla
Karczoch
In Latin
lechuguilla
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lechuguilla and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and Artichoke. Lechuguilla has thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla 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 Lechuguilla and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Artichoke
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Lechuguilla and Artichoke Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Artichoke are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Lechuguilla and Artichoke
Care of Lechuguilla and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done 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 Lechuguilla 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.