Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Argentina
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Asthma
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Red Currant
Cholla
In Hindi
Red Currant
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Groseille
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Grosella
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Groselha
planta Salão
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
roślin Hall
In Latin
red RIBES
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Cholla
Season and care of Red Currant and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Cholla season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Cholla Physical Information
Red Currant and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Cholla are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Red Currant and Cholla
Care of Red Currant and Cholla 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 Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.