Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
China, Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas
  
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
White, Silver
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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
Green
  
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Obovate
  
broad, flat
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
  
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
  
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
  
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Latex
  
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA milii
  
Elaeagnus pungens
  
Common Name
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
  
Silverthorn
  
In Hindi
Crown-of-Thorns
  
Silverthorn
  
In German
Dornenkrone
  
Silverthorn
  
In French
Couronne d'épines
  
Silverthorn
  
In Spanish
Corona de espinas
  
Silverthorn
  
In Greek
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
  
Silverthorn
  
In Portuguese
Crown -de- espinhos
  
Silverthorn
  
In Polish
Korona cierniowa
  
Silverthorn
  
In Latin
Coronam de spinis
  
Silverthorn
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Rhamnales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Elaeagnaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Elaeagnus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Silverthorn
Season and care of Crown-of-Thorns and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Crown-of-Thorns and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crown-of-Thorns and Silverthorn Physical Information
Crown-of-Thorns and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crown-of-Thorns and Silverthorn are as follows:
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Silverthorn
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown-of-Thorns pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crown-of-Thorns 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.