Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
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
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
-
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Red Currant
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
Red Currant
हल्दी
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Kurkuma
In French
Groseille
curcuma
In Spanish
Grosella
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Groselha
curcuma
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
kurkuma
In Latin
red RIBES
turmeric
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Red Currant and Turmeric
Season and care of Red Currant and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Turmeric season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Red Currant and Turmeric Physical Information
Red Currant and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Turmeric are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Turmeric
Care of Red Currant and Turmeric 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 Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.