Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
North America
Types
Ipomoea quamoclit
Water elm
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
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
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, 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, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Landscape Designing
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
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Ipomoea quamoclit
ULMUS americana
Common Name
star glory , hummingbird vine
American Elm
In Hindi
Kunjlata
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Ipomoea quamoclit
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Ipomoea quamoclit
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Ipomoea quamoclit
olmo americano
In Greek
Ipomoea quamoclit
American Elm
In Portuguese
Ipomoea quamoclit
olmo americano
In Polish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Ipomoea quamoclit
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cypress Vine and Elm
Season and care of Cypress Vine and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Cypress Vine and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cypress Vine season is Spring and Summer and Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Cypress Vine and Elm Physical Information
Cypress Vine and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cypress Vine and Elm are as follows:
Care of Cypress Vine and Elm
Care of Cypress Vine and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cypress Vine pruning is done Prune to control 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 Cypress Vine 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.