Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Brazil
Australia, South America
Types
Impatiens capensis
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees, Wasps
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
MIMOSA pudica
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Elderberry
In Hindi
छुई मुई
Elderberry
In German
Berühre mich nicht
Holunderbeere
In French
Balsamine
Sureau
In Spanish
No me toques
Saúco
In Greek
Αγγίξτε-me-not
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Não me toque
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Niecierpek
Bez czarny
In Latin
Palpate Me, non-
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Dipsacales
Family
Fabaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Touch-me-not and Elderberry
Season and care of Touch-me-not and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Touch-me-not and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Touch-me-not is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Touch-me-not is Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Touch-me-not and Elderberry Physical Information
Touch-me-not and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Touch-me-not and Elderberry are as follows:
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Touch-me-not and Elderberry
Care of Touch-me-not and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Touch-me-not 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 Touch-me-not 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.