Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dental erosion
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
Black Currant
In Hindi
Shiraz Limoo
Black Currant
In German
Bearss Kalk
Black Currant
In French
Bearss chaux
groseille noire
In Spanish
Bearss cal
negro Grosella
In Greek
BEARSS ασβέστη
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Bearss cal
groselha-preta
In Polish
bearss wapna
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
bearss lime
nigrum currants
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bearss Lime and Black Currant
Season and care of Bearss Lime and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Bearss Lime and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearss Lime is Loam and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearss Lime and Black Currant Physical Information
Bearss Lime and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bearss Lime and Black Currant are as follows:
Bearss Lime flower color: White
Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Bearss Lime and Black Currant
Care of Bearss Lime and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.