Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Black Currant
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Black Currant
Dendrobium
In German
Black Currant
Dendrobium
In French
groseille noire
Dendrobium
In Spanish
negro Grosella
dendrobium
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
dendrobium
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Dendrobium
In Latin
nigrum currants
dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Black Currant and Dendrobium
Season and care of Black Currant and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Dendrobium is while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Dendrobium Physical Information
Black Currant and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Dendrobium are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Dendrobium
Care of Black Currant and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.