Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

About Silverthorn and Chionodoxa

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

China, Japan

Mediterranean, Turkey

Types

Chionodoxa luciliae

Number of Varieties

520

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

meadows, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9-1

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm5.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White, Blue, Pink, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring, Late Winter

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

From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

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

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Flying insects

Allergy

Toxic

Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

CHIONODOXA

Common Name

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow

In Hindi

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

In German

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

In French

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

In Greek

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

In Polish

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

In Latin

Silverthorn

Chionodoxa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Platyhelminthes

Class

Magnoliopsida

Cestoda

Order

Rhamnales

Liliales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Chionodoxa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

706

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Chionodoxa

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Chionodoxa

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

Silverthorn and Chionodoxa Physical Information

Silverthorn and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Chionodoxa are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green

Care of Silverthorn and Chionodoxa

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