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
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
Bear Grass
In German
Rotulme
Bärn-Gras
In French
Slippery Elm
ours Herbe
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Slippery Elm
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
bear Grass
In Polish
Slippery Elm
miś Trawa
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Bear Grass
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Bear Grass season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Bear Grass Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Bear Grass are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Slippery Elm and Bear Grass
Care of Slippery Elm and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.