Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Artichoke
In German
Königinblume
Artischocke
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Artichaut
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Alcachofa
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Alcachofra
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Karczoch
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Lythraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Cynara
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pride of India and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Artichoke. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Pride of India does not have fragrant flowers. Pride of India has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes and Artichoke has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes. 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 Pride of India and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pride of India and Artichoke
Season and care of Pride of India and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Pride of India and Artichoke Physical Information
Pride of India and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Artichoke are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Pride of India and Artichoke
Care of Pride of India and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Pride of India 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.