Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Asthma
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
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Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Red Currant
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Red Currant
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Groseille
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Grosella
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Groselha
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
red RIBES
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Red Currant and Guzmania
Season and care of Red Currant and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Guzmania season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Red Currant and Guzmania Physical Information
Red Currant and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Guzmania are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Currant and Guzmania
Care of Red Currant and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.