Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Types
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Indian Corn
Silverthorn
In Hindi
इंडियन मकई
Silverthorn
In German
Mahiz
Silverthorn
In French
maïs
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Maíz indio
Silverthorn
In Greek
Αραβόσιτος
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
milho
Silverthorn
In Polish
Indian Corn
Silverthorn
In Latin
Latin Re frumentaria
Silverthorn
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Indian Corn and Silverthorn
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Corn and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Indian Corn and Silverthorn. Indian Corn doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Indian Corn and Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Corn and Silverthorn
Season and care of Indian Corn and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Corn and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Indian Corn is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Corn is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Corn and Silverthorn Physical Information
Indian Corn and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Corn and Silverthorn are as follows:
Indian Corn flower color:
Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Indian Corn and Silverthorn
Care of Indian Corn and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Corn 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 Indian Corn 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.