Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Red Currant
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Red Currant
Epidendrum
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Epidendrum
In French
Groseille
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Grosella
Epidendrum
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Groselha
Epidendrum
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Epidendrum
In Latin
red RIBES
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Red Currant and Epidendrum
Season and care of Red Currant and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Epidendrum season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Epidendrum Physical Information
Red Currant and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Epidendrum are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Epidendrum
Care of Red Currant and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.