Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Black Currant
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Black Currant
Hydrangea
In German
Black Currant
Hortensie
In French
groseille noire
Hortensia
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Hortensia
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Hortênsia
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Hortensja
In Latin
nigrum currants
Hibiscus
Family
Grossulariaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Black Currant and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Ubi. Black Currant has thorns and Ubi 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 Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Ubi
Season and care of Black Currant and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Ubi Physical Information
Black Currant and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Ubi are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Ubi
Care of Black Currant and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.