Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Kernel
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ZEA mays var rugosa
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Sweet Corn
Silverthorn
In Hindi
स्वीट कॉर्न
Silverthorn
In German
Mais
Silverthorn
In French
Le maïs sucré
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Maíz dulce
Silverthorn
In Greek
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
milho doce
Silverthorn
In Polish
Kukurydza
Silverthorn
In Latin
Dulcis frumentum
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Rhamnales
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Sweet Corn and Silverthorn
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Corn and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Sweet Corn and Silverthorn. Sweet Corn doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Corn and Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Corn and Silverthorn
Season and care of Sweet Corn and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Corn and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Corn is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Corn and Silverthorn Physical Information
Sweet Corn and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Corn and Silverthorn are as follows:
Care of Sweet Corn and Silverthorn
Care of Sweet Corn and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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.