Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Mediterranean
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Artichoke
In Hindi
miniature orchid
Artichoke
In German
miniature orchid
Artischocke
In French
Pleione
Artichaut
In Spanish
Pleione
Alcachofa
In Greek
Pleione
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Alcachofra
In Polish
miniature orchid
Karczoch
In Latin
miniature orchid
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Miniature Orchid and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Miniature Orchid and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Miniature Orchid and Artichoke. Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Miniature Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Miniature Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Miniature Orchid and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Artichoke
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Miniature Orchid and Artichoke Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Artichoke are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Miniature Orchid and Artichoke
Care of Miniature Orchid and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid 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.