Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Water elm
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblique base
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
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
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
American Elm
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Besen-Radmelde
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Bassia scoparia
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
olmo americano
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
American Elm
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
olmo americano
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
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Season and Care of Kochia and Elm
Season and care of Kochia and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Elm season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Kochia and Elm Physical Information
Kochia and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Elm are as follows:
Care of Kochia and Elm
Care of Kochia and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.