Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Asia
Australia, South America
Types
Not Available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
14-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
Elderberry
In Hindi
Chinese Evergreen
Elderberry
In German
Kolbenfaden
Holunderbeere
In French
Chinese Evergreen
Sureau
In Spanish
Chinese Evergreen
Saúco
In Greek
Chinese Evergreen
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Chinese Evergreen
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Chinese Evergreen
Bez czarny
In Latin
Chinese Evergreen
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Dipsacales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aglaonemateae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Evergreen and Elderberry
Season and care of Chinese Evergreen and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Evergreen and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Chinese Evergreen and Elderberry Physical Information
Chinese Evergreen and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Evergreen and Elderberry are as follows:
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Elderberry
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen 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.
