Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Compound
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
White Currant
चकोतरा
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Pampelmuse
In French
Ribes sativum
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Citrus maxima
In Greek
white currant
πομέλο
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Pomelo
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of White Currant and Pummelo
Season and care of White Currant and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Pummelo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
White Currant and Pummelo Physical Information
White Currant and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Pummelo are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Currant and Pummelo
Care of White Currant and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo pruning is done 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.