Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Not Available
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Red Currant
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
Red Currant
In German
Cleistocactus
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Cleistocactus
Groseille
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Grosella
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Groselha
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Cleistocactus
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Ribes
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cleistocactus and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus and Red Currant. Cleistocactus has thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red Currant has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cleistocactus and Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Red Currant
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Cleistocactus and Red Currant Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Red Currant are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Red Currant
Care of Cleistocactus and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.