Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
North America
Types
princess of the night, Honolulu queen
Water elm
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblique base
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
No Beauty Benefits
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
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CEREUS
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Night blooming cereus
American Elm
In Hindi
cereus
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
cereus
amerikanische Ulme
In French
cereus
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
cereus
olmo americano
In Greek
cereus
American Elm
In Portuguese
cereus
olmo americano
In Polish
cereus
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
cereus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cereus and Elm
Season and care of Cereus and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Cereus and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cereus season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Elm season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cereus is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Cereus and Elm Physical Information
Cereus and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cereus and Elm are as follows:
Care of Cereus and Elm
Care of Cereus and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.