Tritoma

Silverthorn

About Tritoma and Silverthorn

Tritoma

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Types

Kniphofia uvaria

Number of Varieties

705

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp Places, Marshy ground

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

9-7

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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

Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Trytoma

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Rhamnales

Family

Liliaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Kniphofia

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7270

1 27800

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Properties of Tritoma and Silverthorn

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

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Season and Care of Tritoma and Silverthorn

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

Tritoma and Silverthorn Physical Information

Tritoma and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Silverthorn are as follows:

Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Tritoma and Silverthorn

Care of Tritoma and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma 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.