Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Silver
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
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Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Silverthorn
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Hydrangea
In German
Silverthorn
Hortensie
In French
Silverthorn
Hortensia
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Hortensia
In Greek
Silverthorn
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Hortênsia
In Polish
Silverthorn
Hortensja
In Latin
Silverthorn
Hibiscus
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Ubi
Season and care of Silverthorn and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Ubi Physical Information
Silverthorn and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Ubi are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Ubi
Care of Silverthorn and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.