Lignum Vitae and American Elm Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Consistently
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
  
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Pollution
  
Watering Lignum Vitae and American Elm
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Lignum Vitae and American Elm Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Lignum Vitae and American Elm care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Lignum Vitae and American Elm is as follows:
Watering Lignum Vitae in Summer: Consistently
Watering Lignum Vitae in Winter: Moderate
Watering American Elm in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering American Elm in Winter: Average Water
Lignum Vitae and American Elm Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Lignum Vitae and American Elm diseases is very important factor of Lignum Vitae and American Elm Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Lignum Vitae: fungus, Mealybugs, Scale and Spider mites
- American Elm: Red blotch
Lignum Vitae and American Elm Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Lignum Vitae and American Elm care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Lignum Vitae and American Elm pruning is done as follows:
Lignum Vitae pruning: Prune to stimulate growth
American Elm pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Lignum Vitae and American Elm fertilizers are as follows:
- Lignum Vitae fertilizers: Fertilize three times a year
- American Elm fertilizers: Complete balanced fertilizer and fertilize in spring