Epidendrum

Elderberry

About Epidendrum and Elderberry

Epidendrum

Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs

Origin

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Australia, South America

Types

Diothonea, Auliza

Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry

Number of Varieties

10000

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Habitat

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-154-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm9.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm8.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Green, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Humidity

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Sambucus nigra

Common Name

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

Elderberry

In Hindi

Epidendrum

Elderberry

In German

Epidendrum

Holunderbeere

In French

Epidendrum

Sureau

In Spanish

Epidendrum

Saúco

In Greek

Epidendrum

Elderberry

In Portuguese

Epidendrum

Sabugueiro

In Polish

Epidendrum

Bez czarny

In Latin

Epidendrum

Elderberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Dipsacales

Family

Orchidaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Coilostylis

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

150030

1 27800

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Properties of Epidendrum and Elderberry

Wondering what are the properties of Epidendrum and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Epidendrum and Elderberry. Epidendrum doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Epidendrum does not have fragrant flowers. Epidendrum has allergic reactions like Asthma and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Epidendrum and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Elderberry

Season and care of Epidendrum and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.

Epidendrum and Elderberry Physical Information

Epidendrum and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Elderberry are as follows:

Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of Epidendrum and Elderberry

Care of Epidendrum and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.