Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
mandacaru
In German
Rote Holunder
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Red sureau
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Mandacaru
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Mandacaru
In Latin
pubens
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Mandacaru
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Mandacaru Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Mandacaru are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color:
Care of Red Elderberry and Mandacaru
Care of Red Elderberry and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.