Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
South America
Types
Water elm
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, 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
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
-
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
American Elm
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
peruvian daffodil
In German
amerikanische Ulme
peruvian daffodil
In French
orme d'Amérique
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
olmo americano
Pamianthe
In Greek
American Elm
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
olmo americano
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
Latin ulmo
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Ulmaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Elm and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Elm and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Elm and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Care of Elm and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Elm and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.