Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Cactus
Origin
Australia, South America
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Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
13-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Early Spring
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
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Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
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Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
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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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Elderberry
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Elderberry
Schlumbergera
In German
Holunderbeere
Schlumbergera
In French
Sureau
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Saúco
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Elderberry
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Bez czarny
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Elderberry
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Adoxaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Elderberry and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Elderberry and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Elderberry and Schlumbergera. Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elderberry and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Elderberry and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Schlumbergera season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Schlumbergera is while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Schlumbergera is .
Elderberry and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Elderberry and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color:
Care of Elderberry and Schlumbergera
Care of Elderberry and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.