How much sunlight does my European White Elm need?

European White 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my European White Elm?

European White 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.

Should I fertilize my European White Elm?

European White 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!

European White Elm

Q: How often should I water my European White Elm?

European White 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.

Also known as

European white elm, fluttering elm, spreading elm, stately elm and Russian elm

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ulmus laevis

Genus

Ulmus

Family

Ulmaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for European White Elm

Water

How often to water your European White Elm

European White Elm needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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