Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Black Currant
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
Black Currant
कटहल
In German
Black Currant
Jack
In French
groseille noire
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
negro Grosella
yaca
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
καρποί
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
jaca
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
chlebowca
In Latin
nigrum currants
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Currant and Jackfruit
Season and care of Black Currant and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Jackfruit Physical Information
Black Currant and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Jackfruit are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Jackfruit
Care of Black Currant and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.