Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove branches
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Red Currant
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Red Currant
Baobab
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Groseille
Baobab
In Spanish
Grosella
Baobab
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Baobab
In Portuguese
Groselha
baobá
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Baobab
In Latin
red RIBES
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Baobab
Season and care of Red Currant and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Baobab season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Baobab Physical Information
Red Currant and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Baobab are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Baobab
Care of Red Currant and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.