Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
White Currant
In German
Hortensie
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Hortensia
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Hortensia
grosella blanca
In Greek
υδραγεία
white currant
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
groselha-branca
In Polish
Hortensja
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ribes glandulosum
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Chocolate-root and White Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and White Currant? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and White Currant. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and White Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and White Currant has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chocolate-root and White Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and White Currant
Season and care of Chocolate-root and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and White Currant season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Chocolate-root and White Currant Physical Information
Chocolate-root and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and White Currant are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Chocolate-root and White Currant
Care of Chocolate-root and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.