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What is this?

julia99julia99 Posts: 2
in Problem solving
Hi All,
First post here, but needing a bit of advice please.
My wife brought this reduced from a garden center ( She liked the look of it) but it has no label or care instructions. Her plant finding app on her phone does not recognize it either 
Does anyone know what its called and how to look after it please.
Thanks Ian

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  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    It looks like an Elder (Sambucus) to me @julia99. If that's correct, it should be outside in the garden, it wants to be a large shrub/tree.  Needs a fair amount of space, and not suitable for indoors, or such a small spot. 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I bet it was expensive … even when reduced! 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • julia99julia99 Posts: 2
    Hi Thanks for the replies,, She didnt think it was expensive ( Its all relative though)...reduced to £30 from £140.
    I had another reply someone thinking its a ming aralia plant ( The leaves look similar) . It was in the indoor section of the garden center as well ,so I may do a bit of research into this. Thanks for the reply KeenOnGreen, much appreciated. cheers
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    edited February 2023
    My Sambucus is only just starting to bud in the garden - I think your plant may well be a houseplant.  I don't know the Ming aralia plant but it looks like one I've just googled!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    I agree about Ming Aralia. Hear is a link about how to care for it. It is a houseplant, so don't plant it outside!
    https://gardenbeast.com/ming-aralia-guide/
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    Looks to me like its been exposed to a lower than ideal temperature ; anything below 15C can be very detrimental .
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I agree. Even taking tender tropical houseplants from the shop to the car and from the car to the house on a chilly day can cause damage. I hope it recovers.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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