Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Water elm
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
12-15
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, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Orange Red
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
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
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, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Leaves
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 for its medicinal properties
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
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
American Elm
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Igel Kaktus
In French
orme d'Amérique
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
olmo americano
cactus de erizo
In Greek
American Elm
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
olmo americano
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Latin ulmo
cactus
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 Echinopsis
Season and care of Elm and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Echinopsis Physical Information
Elm and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Elm and Echinopsis are as follows:
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Elm and Echinopsis
Care of Elm and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.