Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
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Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Black Currant
Homalomena
In Hindi
Black Currant
Homalomena
In German
Black Currant
Homalomena
In French
groseille noire
Homalomena
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Homalomena
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Homalomena
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
homalomena
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Homalomena
In Latin
nigrum currants
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Black Currant and Homalomena
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Homalomena? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Homalomena. Black Currant has thorns and Homalomena 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 Homalomena 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 Homalomena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Homalomena
Season and care of Black Currant and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Homalomena Physical Information
Black Currant and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Homalomena are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Black Currant and Homalomena
Care of Black Currant and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.