Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Elderberry
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Elderberry
Aaron Caladium
In German
Holunderbeere
Aaron Caladium
In French
Sureau
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Saúco
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Elderberry
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Bez czarny
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Elderberry
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elderberry and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Elderberry and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Aaron Caladium season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Elderberry and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Elderberry and Aaron Caladium
Care of Elderberry and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.