Tulip

Silverthorn

About Tulip and Silverthorn

Tulip

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China

China, Japan

Types

Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips

Number of Varieties

30005

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains, Temperate Regions

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-86-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-7

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Not so frequently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

9-9-6

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

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

Skin Disorders, Skin irritation

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TULIPA

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Tulip

Silverthorn

In Hindi

ट्यूलिप

Silverthorn

In German

Tulpe

Silverthorn

In French

Tulipe

Silverthorn

In Spanish

tulipán

Silverthorn

In Greek

τουλίπα

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

Tulipa

Silverthorn

In Polish

Tulipan

Silverthorn

In Latin

Tulip

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Rhamnales

Family

Liliaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Tulipa

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Lilioideae

Number of Species

15070

1 27800

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Properties of Tulip and Silverthorn

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

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Season and Care of Tulip and Silverthorn

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

Tulip and Silverthorn Physical Information

Tulip and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Silverthorn are as follows:

Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Tulip and Silverthorn

Care of Tulip and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.