Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
CAPSICUM frutescens
Common Name
Black Currant
Tabasco Pepper
In Hindi
Black Currant
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
In German
Black Currant
Tabasco Pfeffer
In French
groseille noire
Tabasco poivre
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Tabasco Pepper
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Tabasco πιπέρι
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Tabasco pimenta
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
papryka tabasco
In Latin
nigrum currants
Tabasco Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper. Black Currant has thorns and Tabasco Pepper 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 Tabasco Pepper 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 Tabasco Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper
Season and care of Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Tabasco Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral.
Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper Physical Information
Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
- Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper
Care of Black Currant and Tabasco Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.