Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-14
Sunset Zone
-
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Black Currant
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Black Currant
tabardillo
In German
Black Currant
tabardillo
In French
groseille noire
tabardillo
In Spanish
negro Grosella
tabardillo
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Tabardillo
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Tabardillo
In Latin
nigrum currants
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Currant and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Tabardillo. Black Currant has thorns and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Tabardillo
Season and care of Black Currant and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Tabardillo Physical Information
Black Currant and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Tabardillo are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Tabardillo
Care of Black Currant and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.