Silverthorn

Periwinkle

About Silverthorn and Periwinkle

Silverthorn

Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

China, Japan

Madagascar

Types

Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

530

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm1.97 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm2.96 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Magenta, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Does not require lot of watering, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

✔ ✘

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic

Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, 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

Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Whole plant

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

Catharanthus roseus

Common Name

Silverthorn

Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle

In Hindi

Silverthorn

Periwinkle

In German

Silverthorn

Immergrün

In French

Silverthorn

Pervenche

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Bígaro

In Greek

Silverthorn

μυρτιά

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Mirta

In Polish

Silverthorn

Barwinek

In Latin

Silverthorn

Periwinkle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Mollusca

Class

Magnoliopsida

Gastropoda

Order

Rhamnales

Geraniales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

708

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Periwinkle

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Periwinkle

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

Silverthorn and Periwinkle Physical Information

Silverthorn and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Periwinkle are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Silverthorn and Periwinkle

Care of Silverthorn and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.