Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
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, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Red Currant
Macadamia
In Hindi
Red Currant
Macadamia
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Macadamia
In French
Groseille
Macadamia
In Spanish
Grosella
Macadamia
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Macadamia
In Portuguese
Groselha
Macadamia
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Macadamia
In Latin
red RIBES
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Macadamia
Season and care of Red Currant and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Macadamia season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Macadamia Physical Information
Red Currant and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Macadamia are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Red Currant and Macadamia
Care of Red Currant and Macadamia 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 Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.