Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Black Currant
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
Black Currant
moonlight cactus
In German
Black Currant
Selenicereus
In French
groseille noire
Selenicereus
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Selenicereus
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Selenicereus
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Selenicereus
In Latin
nigrum currants
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Black Currant and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Moonlight cactus. Black Currant has thorns and Moonlight cactus 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 Moonlight cactus 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 Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Black Currant and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral.
Black Currant and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Black Currant and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Care of Black Currant and Moonlight cactus
Care of Black Currant and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.