Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
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Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Black Currant
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Black Currant
चकोतरा
In German
Black Currant
Grapefruit
In French
groseille noire
pamplemousse
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Pomelo
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Toranja
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
grejpfrut
In Latin
nigrum currants
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Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Black Currant and Grapefruit
Season and care of Black Currant and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Grapefruit Physical Information
Black Currant and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Grapefruit are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Grapefruit
Care of Black Currant and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.