Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Black Currant
In Hindi
Raintree
Black Currant
In German
raintree
Black Currant
In French
raintree
groseille noire
In Spanish
raintree
negro Grosella
In Greek
Raintree
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Raintree
groselha-preta
In Polish
Raintree
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Raintree
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Raintree and Black Currant
Season and care of Raintree and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Black Currant season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Black Currant Physical Information
Raintree and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Black Currant are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Black Currant
Care of Raintree and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.