Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia, South America
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Slightly Acidic
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, 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
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Elderberry
In Hindi
Earth Star
Elderberry
In German
Erdstern
Holunderbeere
In French
Terre étoile
Sureau
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Saúco
In Greek
γη αστεριών
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Bez czarny
In Latin
terra, stella
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Dipsacales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Earth Star and Elderberry
Season and care of Earth Star and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Earth Star is and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Earth Star and Elderberry Physical Information
Earth Star and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Elderberry are as follows:
Care of Earth Star and Elderberry
Care of Earth Star and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star 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.