Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
8.50 cm
25.40 cm
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
Hydrangea
In German
Rotulme
Hortensie
In French
Slippery Elm
Hortensia
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Hortensia
In Greek
Slippery Elm
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Hortênsia
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Hortensja
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Hibiscus
Family
Ulmaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Batavia
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Batavia season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Slippery Elm and Batavia Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Batavia are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Batavia
Care of Slippery Elm and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.