Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Australia
Australia, South America
Types
Anigozanthos
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Elderberry
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Elderberry
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Holunderbeere
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Sureau
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Saúco
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Bez czarny
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Elderberry
Order
Commelinales
Dipsacales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Elderberry
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Kangaroo Paws and Elderberry Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Elderberry are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Elderberry
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Kangaroo Paws 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.