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About Elaeagnus and Brunfelsia americana


About Brunfelsia americana and Elaeagnus


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual and Biennials   

Type
Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Caribbean   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
River side, Riverbanks   
Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
970.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red   
Yellow Orange   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Gray   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate   
Elliptic and Ovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Spring   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting   
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects   
Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Butterflies, Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mixed Border   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral   
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds   
Bark, Leaves, Root   

Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge   
Can be made into a herbal tea   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'   
Brunfelsia Americana   

Common Name
Not Available   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Hindi
इलेगनस   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In German
Elaeagnus   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In French
Elaeagnus   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Spanish
Elaeagnus   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Greek
Elaeagnus   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Portuguese
Elaeagnus   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Polish
Elaeagnus   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Latin
Elaeagnus   
Hedysarum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Brassicales   

Family
Elaeagnaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Elaeagnus   
Capparis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
70   
99+
675   
28

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Properties of Elaeagnus and Brunfelsia americana

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

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Season and Care of Elaeagnus and Brunfelsia americana

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

Elaeagnus and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information

Elaeagnus and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Elaeagnus and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:

Care of Elaeagnus and Brunfelsia americana

Care of Elaeagnus and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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