Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Black Currant
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Black Currant
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Black Currant
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
groseille noire
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
negro Grosella
árbol del pan
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
nigrum currants
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Currant and Breadfruit
Season and care of Black Currant and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Breadfruit Physical Information
Black Currant and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Breadfruit are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Breadfruit
Care of Black Currant and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
