Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
South America, Brazil
Australia, South America
Types
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Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, 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
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
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, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Elderberry
In Hindi
Sinningia
Elderberry
In German
Sinningia
Holunderbeere
In French
Sinningia
Sureau
In Spanish
Sinningia
Saúco
In Greek
Sinningia
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Sinningia
Bez czarny
In Latin
Sinningia
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sinningia and Elderberry
Season and care of Sinningia and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Sinningia and Elderberry Physical Information
Sinningia and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Elderberry are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sinningia and Elderberry
Care of Sinningia and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves 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 Sinningia 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.