Silverthorn

Applemint

About Silverthorn and Applemint

Silverthorn

Applemint

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

China, Japan

Southern Europe

Types

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9-5

Sunset Zone

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, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm980.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm2.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Toxic

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

Silverthorn

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

Silverthorn

Applemint Tree

In German

Silverthorn

Applemint Baum

In French

Silverthorn

Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Árbol Applemint

In Greek

Silverthorn

Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Árvore applemint

In Polish

Silverthorn

Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

Silverthorn

Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Lamiales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

702

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Applemint

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Applemint

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

Silverthorn and Applemint Physical Information

Silverthorn and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Applemint are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of Silverthorn and Applemint

Care of Silverthorn and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.