Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Cold Regions
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Tuberose
Russian Olive
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
रूस ओलिव
In German
Tuberose
russische Olive
In French
Tubéreuse
Olive russe
In Spanish
nardo
oliva ruso
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Olive russo
In Polish
Tuberoza
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Tuberose
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tuberose and Russian Olive
Season and care of Tuberose and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberose and Russian Olive Physical Information
Tuberose and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Russian Olive are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Tuberose and Russian Olive
Care of Tuberose and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.