Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Japan
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Silverthorn
Cholla
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Silverthorn
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Silverthorn
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Silverthorn
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Silverthorn
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
planta Salão
In Polish
Silverthorn
roślin Hall
In Latin
Silverthorn
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Caryophyllales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Cholla
Season and care of Silverthorn and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Cholla Physical Information
Silverthorn and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Cholla are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Silverthorn and Cholla
Care of Silverthorn and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.