Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, South America
Types
Not Available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Elderberry
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Elderberry
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Holunderbeere
In French
géant nénuphar
Sureau
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Saúco
In Greek
νούφαρο
Elderberry
In Portuguese
waterlily
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Bez czarny
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Elderberry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Dipsacales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Elderberry. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Giant Waterlily and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Elderberry
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Giant Waterlily and Elderberry Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Elderberry are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Elderberry
Care of Giant Waterlily and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged 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 Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.