Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India
Types
-
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Black Currant
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Black Currant
दालचीनी
In German
Black Currant
Zimt
In French
groseille noire
Cannelle
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Canela
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Canela
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Cynamon
In Latin
nigrum currants
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Black Currant and Cinnamon
Season and care of Black Currant and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Cinnamon Physical Information
Black Currant and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Cinnamon are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Black Currant and Cinnamon
Care of Black Currant and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.