Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia, South America
Types
Not available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Elderberry
In Hindi
Alocasia
Elderberry
In German
Alocasia
Holunderbeere
In French
Alocasia
Sureau
In Spanish
Alocasia
Saúco
In Greek
Alocasia
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Alocasia
Bez czarny
In Latin
Aglaonema
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Elderberry
Season and care of Alocasia and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Alocasia and Elderberry Physical Information
Alocasia and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Elderberry are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Alocasia and Elderberry
Care of Alocasia and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.