Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Southwest Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Glandular
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Marshy ground, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Unknown
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Nerium
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
Artichoke
In Hindi
ओलियंडर
Artichoke
In German
Oleander
Artischocke
In French
laurier-rose
Artichaut
In Spanish
Adelfa
Alcachofa
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
oleandro
Alcachofra
In Polish
Oleander
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Wrightieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Oleander and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Oleander and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Oleander and Artichoke. Oleander doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Oleander does not have fragrant flowers. Oleander has allergic reactions like Phytodermatitis, Rash and Toxic and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Phytodermatitis, Rash and Toxic. 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 Oleander and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oleander and Artichoke
Season and care of Oleander and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Artichoke season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Oleander and Artichoke Physical Information
Oleander and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Oleander and Artichoke are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Oleander and Artichoke
Care of Oleander and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Oleander 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.