Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Asia
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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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'
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
White Currant
Hydrangea
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Hortensie
In French
Ribes sativum
Hortensia
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Hortensia
In Greek
white currant
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Hortênsia
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Hortensja
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Hibiscus
Family
Grossulariaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of White Currant and Ubi
Season and care of White Currant and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Ubi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Ubi Physical Information
White Currant and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Ubi are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of White Currant and Ubi
Care of White Currant and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.