Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
China, Japan
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
-
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 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
White, Yellow green
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Silverthorn
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Silverthorn
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Silverthorn
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Silverthorn
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Silverthorn
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Silverthorn
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Silverthorn
In Latin
Bilwa
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Rhamnales
Family
Solanaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bael and Silverthorn
Season and care of Bael and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Silverthorn Physical Information
Bael and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Silverthorn are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Bael and Silverthorn
Care of Bael and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.