Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Sap
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Black Currant
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Black Currant
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Black Currant
Tiger Tree
In French
groseille noire
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Tiger Tree
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Tiger Tree
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Tiger Tree
In Latin
nigrum currants
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Black Currant and Tiger Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Tiger Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Tiger Tree. Black Currant has thorns and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Black Currant and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Black Currant and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Black Currant and Tiger Tree
Care of Black Currant and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.