Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
Green, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Black Currant
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
Black Currant
Hatiora
In German
Black Currant
Hatiora
In French
groseille noire
Hatiora
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Hatiora
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Hatiora
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Hatiora
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
hatiora
In Latin
nigrum currants
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Black Currant and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Hatiora. Black Currant has thorns and Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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 Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Hatiora
Season and care of Black Currant and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Hatiora Physical Information
Black Currant and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Black Currant and Hatiora
Care of Black Currant and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.