Basket Elm

Basket Elm prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Basket Elm Water Frequency →

Basket Elm Root Rot →

Basket Elm requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Basket Elm Light Requirements →

Basket Elm Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Basket Elm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Basket Elm Edible? →

Basket Elm Toxicity to Cats →

Basket Elm Toxicity to Dogs →

Basket Elm Toxicity to Humans →

Basket Elm is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Basket Elm →

Best Pots for Basket Elm →

When and How to Successfully Repot Basket Elm →

What Are Healthy Basket Elm Roots →

Basket Elm grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Basket Elm →

Basket Elm will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Basket Elm Lifecycle →

Basket Elm Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Basket Elm →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Basket Elm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Basket Elm Temperature Tolerance →

Basket Elm Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Basket Elm →

When to Plant Basket Elm →

How to Plant Basket Elm →

Where to Plant Basket Elm →

Winter Care for Basket Elm →

Best Companion Plants for Basket Elm →

Is Basket Elm a Weed? →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Basket Elm, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Basket Elm →

What Eats Basket Elm? →

• Drooping Basket Elm Leaves →
• Basket Elm Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Basket Elm →
• Brown Spots on Basket Elm →
• Basket Elm Leaves Falling Over →
• Basket Elm Leaves Curling →
• Basket Elm Yellow Leaves →
• Basket Elm Root Rot →
• Why Is My Basket Elm Wilting? →