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About Schomburgkia and Artichoke


About Artichoke and Schomburgkia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Epiphyte   
Vegetable   

Origin
Central America, South America   
Mediterranean   

Types
S. undulata , Laelias   
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
9   
99+

Habitat
subtropical regions   
Sandy areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
10-7   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
5.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
1.05 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Glandular   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun   
Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Never Over-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
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial 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
Myrmecophila   
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Unknown   
Intestinal gas   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
None   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Unknown   
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Flowers, Fruits   

Other Uses
Unknown   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata   
Cynara cardunculus   

Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia   
Artichoke   

In Hindi
schomburgkia   
Artichoke   

In German
schomburgkia   
Artischocke   

In French
schomburgkia   
Artichaut   

In Spanish
schomburgkia   
Alcachofa   

In Greek
schomburgkia   
αγκινάρα   

In Portuguese
schomburgkia   
Alcachofra   

In Polish
schomburgkia   
Karczoch   

In Latin
schomburgkia   
cactus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Anthophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Eudicotyledones   

Order
Asparagales   
Asterales   

Family
Orchidaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Schomburgkia   
Cynara   

Clade
Not Available   
Not Available   

Tribe
Epidendreae   
Cynareae   

Subfamily
Epidendroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
25   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Schomburgkia and Artichoke

Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Artichoke. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Artichoke

Season and care of Schomburgkia and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.

Schomburgkia and Artichoke Physical Information

Schomburgkia and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Artichoke are as follows:

Care of Schomburgkia and Artichoke

Care of Schomburgkia and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia 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.

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