Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender 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
Central America, South America
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
tail flower
In German
Rote Holunder
Schwanz Blume
In French
Red sureau
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
tail flower
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Tailflower
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
pubens
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Sambucus
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Tail Flower
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Tail Flower Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Tail Flower are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Tail Flower
Care of Red Elderberry and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.