Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light 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, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Black Currant
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Black Currant
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Black Currant
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
groseille noire
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
nigrum currants
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Currant and Malabar nut
Season and care of Black Currant and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Malabar nut Physical Information
Black Currant and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Malabar nut are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Malabar nut
Care of Black Currant and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.