Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
-
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-15
Sunset Zone
-
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
-
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Black Currant
Celosia
In Hindi
Black Currant
Celosia
In German
Black Currant
Celosia
In French
groseille noire
Celosia
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Celosia
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Celosia
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Celosia
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
celosia
In Latin
nigrum currants
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Black Currant and Celosia
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Celosia? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Celosia. Black Currant has thorns and Celosia 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 Celosia 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 Celosia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Celosia
Season and care of Black Currant and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Black Currant and Celosia Physical Information
Black Currant and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Celosia are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Celosia
Care of Black Currant and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.