How to grow and care for Sambucus racemosa L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Sambucus racemosa L., Red-berried elder 'Sutherland Gold', Dwarfelder 'Sutherland Gold'
Sambucus racemosa L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Sambucus racemosa L.
How often should I water?
check Sambucus racemosa L. 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 racemosa L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Sambucus racemosa L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Sambucus racemosa L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Sambucus racemosa L. 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 racemosa L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Dipsacales, Family: Viburnaceae, Genus: Sambucus, Species: Sambucus racemosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Viburnaceae |
| Genus | Sambucus |
| Species | Sambucus racemosa |
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