Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Western Asia
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
मीठी चेरी
In German
Nickende Distel
Süße Kirsche
In French
Musk Thistle
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Cereza dulce
In Greek
musk Thistle
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Cereja doce
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry. Musk Thistle has thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry
Care of Musk Thistle and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
