Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
China, Japan
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
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Habitat
Grassland
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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, 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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
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Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Sun Star
Silverthorn
In German
Sun Star
Silverthorn
In French
Sun Star
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Sun Star
Silverthorn
In Greek
Sun Star
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Silverthorn
In Polish
Sun Star
Silverthorn
In Latin
Sun Star
Silverthorn
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Asparagaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sun Star and Silverthorn
Season and care of Sun Star and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sun Star and Silverthorn Physical Information
Sun Star and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Silverthorn are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Sun Star and Silverthorn
Care of Sun Star and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sun Star 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.