Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
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
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Black Currant
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Black Currant
Hydrangea
In German
Black Currant
Hortensie
In French
groseille noire
Hortensia
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Hortensia
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Hortênsia
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Hortensja
In Latin
nigrum currants
Hibiscus
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Black Currant and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Chocolate-root. Black Currant has thorns and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Black Currant and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Black Currant and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Black Currant and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Chocolate-root
Care of Black Currant and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.