Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Lemna minor
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-8
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
-
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, 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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Red Currant
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Red Currant
duckweed
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Entengrütze
In French
Groseille
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Grosella
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
duckweed
In Portuguese
Groselha
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Rzęsa
In Latin
red RIBES
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Duckweed
Season and care of Red Currant and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Duckweed season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is .
Red Currant and Duckweed Physical Information
Red Currant and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Red Currant and Duckweed
Care of Red Currant and Duckweed 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 Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.