Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Cedars
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
White Star creeper
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
देवदार एल्म
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Cedar Elm
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Cedar Elm
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Cedar Elm Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Cedar Elm are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of White Star Creeper and Cedar Elm
Care of White Star Creeper and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.