Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
12 - 10
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Brownish Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
digitate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Clay, 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
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Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Common Name
Red Currant
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
In Hindi
Red Currant
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Holz Bambus
In French
Groseille
bois Bambou
In Spanish
Grosella
bambú
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Groselha
Bamboo Timber
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Drewno Bamboo
In Latin
red RIBES
lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Red Currant and Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Timber Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Red Currant and Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
- Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Timber Bamboo
Care of Red Currant and Timber Bamboo 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 Timber Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.