Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America
Types
Coryphantha ramillosa, Coryphantha echinus
Water elm
Habitat
Desert, Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
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
-
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORYPHANTHA
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Pima Pineapple
American Elm
In Hindi
Pima अनानस
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Pima Ananas
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Pima ananas
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Pima piña
olmo americano
In Greek
Pima Ανανάς
American Elm
In Portuguese
Pima Pineapple
olmo americano
In Polish
Pima Ananas
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Pineapple Pima
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pima Pineapple and Elm
Season and care of Pima Pineapple and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Pima Pineapple and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pima Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pima Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Pima Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pima Pineapple and Elm Physical Information
Pima Pineapple and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Pima Pineapple height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pima Pineapple and Elm are as follows:
Pima Pineapple flower color: Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta and Coral
Pima Pineapple leaf color:
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pima Pineapple and Elm
Care of Pima Pineapple and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pima Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pima Pineapple 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.