Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
V. × heilbornii
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Babaco
White Currant
In German
Babaco
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Babaco
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Babaco
grosella blanca
In Greek
Babaco
white currant
In Portuguese
Babaco
groselha-branca
In Polish
Babaco
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Babaco
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Caricaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Babaco and White Currant
Season and care of Babaco and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and White Currant Physical Information
Babaco and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and White Currant are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Babaco and White Currant
Care of Babaco and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.