Silverthorn

Tampala

About Silverthorn and Tampala

Silverthorn

Tampala

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Ornamental Plants

Origin

China, Japan

Africa, Southern Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

510

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-91-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12 - 5

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, 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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Tan, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Prodenia, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Borders

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'

Common Name

Silverthorn

Joseph's Coat

In Hindi

Silverthorn

tandalja bhaji

In German

Silverthorn

Tampala

In French

Silverthorn

Tampala

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Tampala

In Greek

Silverthorn

Tampala

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Tampala

In Polish

Silverthorn

Tampala

In Latin

Silverthorn

Tampala

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Caryophyllales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Amaranthus L

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Number of Species

70-

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Tampala

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Tampala

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

Silverthorn and Tampala Physical Information

Silverthorn and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Tampala are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy

Care of Silverthorn and Tampala

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