Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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
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
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
White Currant
Chayote
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Chayote
In French
Ribes sativum
Chayote
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Chayote
In Greek
white currant
Chayote
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
chuchu
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Chayote
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of White Currant and Chayote
Season and care of White Currant and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Chayote season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Chayote Physical Information
White Currant and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Chayote are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of White Currant and Chayote
Care of White Currant and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.