Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Snow Flake
Silverthorn
In German
Schneeflocke
Silverthorn
In French
Flocon de neige
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Silverthorn
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Silverthorn
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Silverthorn
In Latin
Aureus
Silverthorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rhamnales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Silverthorn
Season and care of Snow Flake and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Silverthorn Physical Information
Snow Flake and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Silverthorn are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Snow Flake and Silverthorn
Care of Snow Flake and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.