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