Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Red Currant
Sugarcane
In Hindi
Red Currant
गन्ना
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Saccharum
In French
Groseille
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Grosella
Saccharum
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Groselha
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Saccharum
In Latin
red RIBES
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Sugarcane
Season and care of Red Currant and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Sugarcane season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Sugarcane Physical Information
Red Currant and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Sugarcane are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Sugarcane
Care of Red Currant and Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.