Celosia

Silverthorn

About Celosia and Silverthorn

Celosia

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia

China, Japan

Types

Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-156-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

9-7

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Y-shaped

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune ocassionally

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CELOSIA argentea

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Celosia

Silverthorn

In Hindi

Celosia

Silverthorn

In German

Celosia

Silverthorn

In French

Celosia

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Celosia

Silverthorn

In Greek

Celosia

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

Celosia

Silverthorn

In Polish

celosia

Silverthorn

In Latin

Celosia

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Rhamnales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Celosia

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1170

1 27800

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Properties of Celosia and Silverthorn

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

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Season and Care of Celosia and Silverthorn

Season and care of Celosia and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Celosia and Silverthorn Physical Information

Celosia and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Silverthorn are as follows:

Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Celosia and Silverthorn

Care of Celosia and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia 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.