Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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 pH
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 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
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
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
Butterflies
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRAHEA armata
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
Artichoke
In Hindi
Mexican Blue Palm
Artichoke
In German
Mexican Blue Palm
Artischocke
In French
Palmier bleu du Mexique
Artichaut
In Spanish
palma blanca
Alcachofa
In Greek
Mexican Blue Palm
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Mexican Blue Palm
Alcachofra
In Polish
Mexican Blue Palm
Karczoch
In Latin
Mexican Blue Palm
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Arecaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Artichoke
Season and care of Mexican Blue Palm and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Blue Palm and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Mexican Blue Palm and Artichoke Physical Information
Mexican Blue Palm and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Mexican Blue Palm and Artichoke are as follows:
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Artichoke
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Blue Palm 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 Mexican Blue Palm 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.