Silverthorn

Chaco

About Silverthorn and Chaco

Silverthorn

Chaco

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

China, Japan

Mexico, Central America

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

5100

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12*3

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm10.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Flies

Allergy

Toxic

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

SECHIUM edule

Common Name

Silverthorn

Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear

In Hindi

Silverthorn

Hydrangea

In German

Silverthorn

Hortensie

In French

Silverthorn

Hortensia

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Hortensia

In Greek

Silverthorn

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Hortênsia

In Polish

Silverthorn

Hortensja

In Latin

Silverthorn

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70-

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Chaco

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Chaco

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

Silverthorn and Chaco Physical Information

Silverthorn and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Chaco are as follows:

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

Care of Silverthorn and Chaco

Care of Silverthorn and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.