Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
White Currant
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Ribes sativum
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
grosella blanca
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
white currant
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Currant and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of White Currant and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
White Currant and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
White Currant and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of White Currant and Brussels Sprouts
Care of White Currant and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.