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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Insects
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, 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
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
candelabra primrose
In German
Rotulme
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Slippery Elm
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Slippery Elm
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Slippery Elm
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Candelabra Primrose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Slippery Elm and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Slippery Elm and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.