Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
-
Australia, South America
Types
Cactus
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Compound
Plant Season
-
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Slightly Acidic
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Elderberry
In Hindi
Cardon
Elderberry
In German
Cardon
Holunderbeere
In Greek
Cardon
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Cardon
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Cardon
Bez czarny
In Latin
Cardon
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Cardon and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Elderberry. Cardon has thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like and Elderberry has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cardon and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Elderberry
Season and care of Cardon and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and Elderberry season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Cardon and Elderberry Physical Information
Cardon and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Elderberry are as follows:
Care of Cardon and Elderberry
Care of Cardon and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.