How to grow and care for Sambucus nigra
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Sambucus nigra
Sambucus nigra 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Sambucus nigra
How often should I water?
check Sambucus nigra Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Sambucus nigra need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Sambucus nigra likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Sambucus nigra at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Sambucus nigra prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Sambucus nigra is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Dipsacales, Family: Viburnaceae, Genus: Sambucus, Species: Sambucus nigra
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Viburnaceae |
| Genus | Sambucus |
| Species | Sambucus nigra |
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