Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
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Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
-
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Red Currant
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
Red Currant
चीकू
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Groseille
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Grosella
chicle
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Groselha
sapodilla
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
red RIBES
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Sapodilla
Season and care of Red Currant and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Sapodilla season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Red Currant and Sapodilla Physical Information
Red Currant and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Sapodilla are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Sapodilla
Care of Red Currant and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.