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Spanish artichoke (Cynara cardunculus) Care Guide
Care guide for Spanish artichoke: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Viktor · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.5-8.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.5 m (5.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., France, Italy.
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