Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
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Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
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-
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
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White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
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White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Succulent
broad, flat
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
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Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
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Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
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Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Silverthorn
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Silverthorn
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
Silverthorn
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Silverthorn
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Silverthorn
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rhamnales
Family
Cactaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Silverthorn
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is and Silverthorn season is . The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rainbow Cactus and Silverthorn Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Silverthorn are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Silverthorn
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus 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.