Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Ornamental Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-15
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, 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
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
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, 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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Caryophyllales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaranthoideae
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.