Cynara Cardunculus - cardoon- artichoke thistle syngonium podophyllum mottled glossy banana-like leaves

glossy banana-like leaves

Potting: This plant needs a well-draining and moisture-retaining mix

give it plenty of light and a little plant stress

Watering: Submerse the whole thing about once a week or once the moss dries out

one of the most striking and unusual air-plants in the bromeliad family

Cynara Cardunculus - cardoon- artichoke thistle syngonium podophyllum mottled glossy banana-like leavesThis herbaceous perennial, reaching a height of 2. 5m, produces a cluster of silvery grey spiny leaves, each reaching up to 1m in length. In late summer and autumn, large purple thistle like flowers emerge. Plant Care Position: full sun Hardiness: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe ( 20 to 15) Hot Tips: Keep in a sheltered position