Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
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
Wild
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
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
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Elderberry
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
Elderberry
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Holunderbeere
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Sureau
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Saúco
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Bez czarny
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Orchidaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Elderberry
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Elderberry Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Elderberry are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Elderberry
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid 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.
