Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
China, Japan
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Palmate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Babaco
Silverthorn
In German
Babaco
Silverthorn
In French
Babaco
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Babaco
Silverthorn
In Greek
Babaco
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Babaco
Silverthorn
In Polish
Babaco
Silverthorn
In Latin
Babaco
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rhamnales
Family
Caricaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Babaco and Silverthorn
Season and care of Babaco and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Babaco and Silverthorn Physical Information
Babaco and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Silverthorn are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Babaco and Silverthorn
Care of Babaco and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.