Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Epiphyte
Origin
Australia, South America
South America
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
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Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Bromeliad
Common Name
Elderberry
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Elderberry
Bromeliad
In German
Holunderbeere
Bromeliad
In French
Sureau
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Saúco
Bromeliad
In Greek
Elderberry
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Bromeliad
In Polish
Bez czarny
Bromeliad
In Latin
Elderberry
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Bromeliales
Family
Adoxaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Elderberry and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Elderberry and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Elderberry and Bromeliad. Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Elderberry and Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elderberry and Bromeliad
Season and care of Elderberry and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Bromeliad season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Bromeliad Physical Information
Elderberry and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Bromeliad are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Elderberry and Bromeliad
Care of Elderberry and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.