Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Not Available
Australia, South America
Types
Not Available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Compound
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little 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
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Elderberry
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Elderberry
In German
Schlumbergera
Holunderbeere
In French
Schlumbergera
Sureau
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Saúco
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Bez czarny
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Schlumbergera and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Elderberry. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Schlumbergera and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Elderberry
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Elderberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Schlumbergera and Elderberry Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Elderberry are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Elderberry
Care of Schlumbergera and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.