Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Silver
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Silverthorn
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Copperleaf
In German
Silverthorn
Copperleaf
In French
Silverthorn
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Silverthorn
copperleaf
In Greek
Silverthorn
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Copperleaf
In Polish
Silverthorn
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Silverthorn
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Euphorbiales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Copperleaf
Season and care of Silverthorn and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Copperleaf Physical Information
Silverthorn and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Copperleaf are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Silverthorn and Copperleaf
Care of Silverthorn and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.