Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Bougainvillea
In German
Silverthorn
Bougainvillea
In French
Silverthorn
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Bougainvillea
In Greek
Silverthorn
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Silverthorn
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Silverthorn
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rhamnales
Caryophyllales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Silverthorn and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Silverthorn and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Bougainvillea
Care of Silverthorn and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.