Alternanthera

Elm

About Alternanthera and Elm

Alternanthera

Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

North America

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Water elm

Number of Varieties

40035

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Oblique base

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

ULMUS americana

Common Name

Alternanthera

American Elm

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

अमेरिकी एल्म

In German

Alternanthera

amerikanische Ulme

In French

Alternanthera

orme d'Amérique

In Spanish

Alternanthera

olmo americano

In Greek

Alternanthera

American Elm

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

olmo americano

In Polish

Alternanthera

Amerykański wiązu

In Latin

Alternanthera

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Rosales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

2740

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Elm

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

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Elm

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

Alternanthera and Elm Physical Information

Alternanthera and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Elm are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Alternanthera and Elm

Care of Alternanthera and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.