Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Yellow green
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
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
Oblovate
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?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, 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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Ornamental Corn
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Silverthorn
In German
Hortensie
Silverthorn
In French
Hortensia
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Hortensia
Silverthorn
In Greek
υδραγεία
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Silverthorn
In Polish
Hortensja
Silverthorn
In Latin
Hibiscus
Silverthorn
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn. Ornamental Corn doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Corn has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn
Season and care of Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Corn is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Corn is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn Physical Information
Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn are as follows:
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn
Care of Ornamental Corn and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental 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 Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.