Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Water elm
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
-
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
American Elm
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
echinocactus
In German
amerikanische Ulme
echinocactus
In French
orme d'Amérique
echinocactus
In Spanish
olmo americano
echinocactus
In Greek
American Elm
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Echinocactus
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Echinocactus
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ulmaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Echinocactus
Season and care of Elm and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Echinocactus Physical Information
Elm and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Echinocactus are as follows:
Care of Elm and Echinocactus
Care of Elm and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.