Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Water elm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Tuberose
American Elm
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Tuberose
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Tubéreuse
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
nardo
olmo americano
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
American Elm
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
olmo americano
In Polish
Tuberoza
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Tuberose
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tuberose and Elm
Season and care of Tuberose and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Tuberose and Elm Physical Information
Tuberose and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Elm are as follows:
Care of Tuberose and Elm
Care of Tuberose and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Tuberose 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.