Silverthorn

Begonia

About Silverthorn and Begonia

Silverthorn

Begonia

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Shrub

Tender Perennial

1.3 Origin

China, Japan

Hybrid origin

1.4 Types

Not Available

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA1600

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-15

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

300.00 cm30.50 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

300.00 cm30.50 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Silver

Pink, Salmon

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Tan

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Red, Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Heart-shaped

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Not Available

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds

Not Available

5.12 Allergy

Toxic

Asthma

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

7.2 Common Name

Silverthorn

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

7.2.1 In Hindi

Silverthorn

बिगोनिया

7.2.2 In German

Silverthorn

Begonie

7.2.3 In French

Silverthorn

Begonia

7.2.4 In Spanish

Silverthorn

Begonia

7.2.5 In Greek

Silverthorn

μπιγκόνια

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Begônia

7.2.7 In Polish

Silverthorn

Begonia

7.2.8 In Latin

Silverthorn

Begonia

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Rhamnales

Cucurbitales

8.5 Family

Elaeagnaceae

Begoniaceae

8.6 Genus

Elaeagnus

Begonia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

701795

1 27800

Properties of Silverthorn and Begonia

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Begonia

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

Silverthorn and Begonia Physical Information

Silverthorn and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Begonia are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green

Care of Silverthorn and Begonia

Care of Silverthorn and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.