Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
China, Japan
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Silverthorn
In Hindi
कोको बेर
Silverthorn
In German
coco Plum
Silverthorn
In French
Coco Plum
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Silverthorn
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Silverthorn
In Polish
coco plum
Silverthorn
In Latin
coco plum
Silverthorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rhamnales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Silverthorn
Season and care of Coco Plum and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Silverthorn Physical Information
Coco Plum and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Silverthorn are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Coco Plum and Silverthorn
Care of Coco Plum and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum 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.