Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Red Currant
Black Currant
In Hindi
Red Currant
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Carandas
In French
Groseille
karondas
In Spanish
Grosella
karondas
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
karondas
In Portuguese
Groselha
karondas
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
karondas
In Latin
red RIBES
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Currant and Karonda
Season and care of Red Currant and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Karonda season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Karonda Physical Information
Red Currant and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Karonda are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Karonda
Care of Red Currant and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
