Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia, South America
Types
Not Available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Elderberry
In Hindi
Candelaria
Elderberry
In German
Candelaria
Holunderbeere
In French
Candelaria
Sureau
In Spanish
Candelaria
Saúco
In Greek
Candelaria
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Candelaria
Bez czarny
In Latin
Candelaria
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Dipsacales
Family
Orchidaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelaria and Elderberry
Season and care of Candelaria and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Candelaria and Elderberry Physical Information
Candelaria and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Elderberry are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Candelaria and Elderberry
Care of Candelaria and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done 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 Candelaria 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.