Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia, South America
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Elderberry
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Elderberry
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Holunderbeere
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Sureau
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Saúco
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Bez czarny
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Elderberry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Elderberry
Season and care of Guzmania and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Guzmania and Elderberry Physical Information
Guzmania and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Elderberry are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Elderberry
Care of Guzmania and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania 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 Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.