Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Hillside, tropical environments
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Water daily during 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
-
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Red Currant
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Red Currant
सागौन
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Teak
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Teak
In Portuguese
Groselha
Teak
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Teak
Season and care of Red Currant and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Teak season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Teak Physical Information
Red Currant and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Teak are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Currant and Teak
Care of Red Currant and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.