Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Red Currant
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Red Currant
Shell Ginger
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Shell Ginger
In French
Groseille
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Grosella
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Groselha
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Shell Imbir
In Latin
red RIBES
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Red Currant and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Shell Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Red Currant and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Shell Ginger
Care of Red Currant and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.