Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Black Currant
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Black Currant
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Black Currant
Fullers Karde
In French
groseille noire
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Fullera Oset
In Latin
nigrum currants
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel. Black Currant has thorns and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Black Currant and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.