Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Sesame
Red Currant
In German
Sesam
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Sésame
Groseille
In Spanish
Sésamo
Grosella
In Greek
Σουσάμι
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Sésamo
Groselha
In Polish
Sezam
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Sesamae
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pedaliaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asternae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sesame and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Red Currant. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Red Currant has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sesame and Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Red Currant
Season and care of Sesame and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Red Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Sesame and Red Currant Physical Information
Sesame and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Red Currant are as follows:
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Sesame and Red Currant
Care of Sesame and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.