Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Sugarcane
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
गन्ना
In German
Rote Holunder
Saccharum
In French
Red sureau
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Saccharum
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Saccharum
In Latin
pubens
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Sugarcane
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugarcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Sugarcane Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Sugarcane are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Sugarcane
Care of Red Elderberry and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.