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About Silverthorn and Yardlong Bean

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

China, Japan
Africa

Types

-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

5100
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-7
-

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm18.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm10.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver
Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum
Yellow, Green, Purple

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
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

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
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
-

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well 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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Bees, Flies

Allergy

Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification

Plant Benefits

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis

Common Name

Silverthorn
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean

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

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Rhamnales
-

Family

Elaeagnaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus
-

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

7025
1 27800
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Properties of Silverthorn and Yardlong Bean

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

Season and Care of Silverthorn and Yardlong Bean

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

Silverthorn and Yardlong Bean Physical Information

Silverthorn and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Yardlong Bean are as follows:

  • Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver

  • Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

  • Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender

  • Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green

Care of Silverthorn and Yardlong Bean

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