Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Red Currant
Lemon
In Hindi
Red Currant
नींबू
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Groseille
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Grosella
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Groselha
Limão
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Lemon
Season and care of Red Currant and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Lemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Lemon Physical Information
Red Currant and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Lemon are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Lemon
Care of Red Currant and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.