Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
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Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
12-15
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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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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
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Red Currant
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
Red Currant
Quisco
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Quisco
In French
Groseille
Quisco
In Spanish
Grosella
Quisco
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Quisco
In Portuguese
Groselha
Quisco
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Quisco
In Latin
red RIBES
Quisco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Quisco
Season and care of Red Currant and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Quisco season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Quisco Physical Information
Red Currant and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Quisco are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
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Care of Red Currant and Quisco
Care of Red Currant and Quisco 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 Quisco pruning is done 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 Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.