Slippery Elm

Zonal Geranium

About Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium

Slippery Elm

Zonal Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

2050

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

8.50 cm38.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

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

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Blackspot mold

Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds

Allergy

Miscarriage, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS rubra

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

Slippery Elm

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Slippery Elm

Zonal Geranium

In German

Rotulme

Zonal Pelargonie

In French

Slippery Elm

Géranium zonal

In Spanish

olmo resbaladizo

Zonal Geranium

In Greek

Slippery Elm

διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

Slippery Elm

zonal Geranium

In Polish

Slippery Elm

strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Lubricus Elm

Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales

Geraniales

Family

Ulmaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Ulmus

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

20422

1 27800

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Properties of Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium. Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Slippery Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Miscarriage and Rash and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Miscarriage and Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium

Season and care of Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Zonal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.

Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium Physical Information

Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium are as follows:

Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze

Care of Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium

Care of Slippery Elm and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.