Silver Pikmin

A Silver Pikmin is the second stage of it's life cycle. This life cycle includes: a Bronze Pikmin (Bud Stage), Silver Pikmin (Leaf Stage), and Gold Pikmin (Flower Stage)

Physical Description
The Silver Pikmin is silver in color with a bronze bud

Gathering of the Silver
The Great ceremony of the "Gathering of the Silver" is where, when the Silver Pikmin in almost to its Gold Stage. During the ceremony it is awarded a Bronze Whistle which he/she uses to command the position of captain in its Gold Stage.

Onion
The Silver Pikmin's onion is made out of ruby, and is outlined in gold.

Mine Ablitity
Only the Silver and Bronze Pikmin can use this ability. It is the ONLY way you can get more pikmin from the Cave of Origin