Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
it is a type of oleander
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open forests
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
THEVETIA peruviana
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
पीला कनेर
In German
Silver Wattle
Gelbe Oleander
In French
Mimosa d'été
Oleander Jaune
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Oleander amarillo
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Oleander amarelo
In Polish
Silver Wattle
żółta Oleander
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Yellow haurit Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Yellow Oleander doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Oleander 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 Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Yellow Oleander season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander
Care of Silver Wattle and Yellow Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.