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Golden Currant

About Golden Currant

Golden Currant is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Golden Currant likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Golden Currant belongs to the Ribes genus, and is native to North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ribes aureum

Genus

Ribes

Family

Grossulariaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Clove currant, Pruterberry, Buffalo currant and Ribes odoratum

How to care for Golden Currant

💦 Water

How often to water your Golden Currant

Golden Currant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Golden Currant in your home

Golden Currant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Golden Currant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Golden Currant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Golden Currant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Golden Currant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Golden Currant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Golden Currant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Golden Currant →

Benefits of Growing Golden Currant →

Common Golden Currant Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Golden Currant →

💦 Water Needs

Golden Currant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Golden Currant Water Frequency →

Golden Currant Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Golden Currant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Golden Currant Light Requirements →

Golden Currant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Golden Currant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Golden Currant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Golden Currant →

Best Pots for Golden Currant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Golden Currant →

What Are Healthy Golden Currant Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Golden Currant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Golden Currant →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Golden Currant will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Golden Currant Lifecycle →

Golden Currant Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Golden Currant →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Golden Currant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Golden Currant Temperature Tolerance →

Golden Currant Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Golden Currant →

When to Plant Golden Currant →

How to Plant Golden Currant →

Where to Plant Golden Currant →

Winter Care for Golden Currant →

Best Companion Plants for Golden Currant →

Is Golden Currant a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Golden Currant, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.