Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
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
Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
American Elm
In Hindi
Pepperwort
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Pepperwort
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Pepperwort
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Pepperwort
olmo americano
In Greek
Pepperwort
American Elm
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
olmo americano
In Polish
Pepperwort
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Pepperwort
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Elm
Season and care of Pepperwort and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperwort and Elm Physical Information
Pepperwort and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Elm are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Elm
Care of Pepperwort and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done 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 Pepperwort 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.