Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
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Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Black Currant
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
Black Currant
Plumcot
In German
Black Currant
Plumcot
In French
groseille noire
plumcot
In Spanish
negro Grosella
plumcot
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Plumcot
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
plumcot
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Plumcot
In Latin
nigrum currants
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Currant and Plumcot
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Plumcot? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Plumcot. Black Currant has thorns and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Plumcot
Season and care of Black Currant and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Plumcot Physical Information
Black Currant and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Black Currant and Plumcot
Care of Black Currant and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.