Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Australia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep immersed in water
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Silverthorn
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Pepperwort
In German
Silverthorn
Pepperwort
In French
Silverthorn
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Pepperwort
In Greek
Silverthorn
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Pepperwort
In Polish
Silverthorn
Pepperwort
In Latin
Silverthorn
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Pepperwort
Season and care of Silverthorn and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Pepperwort Physical Information
Silverthorn and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Silverthorn and Pepperwort
Care of Silverthorn and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.