

American Black Currant
Also known as
blank currant and wild black currant
Taxonomy
Ribes americanum
Ribes
Grossulariaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for American Black Currant
How often to water your American Black Currant

every 9
American Black 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
Finding light for American Black Currant in your home

a window
American Black Currant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Black Currant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Black Currant in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize American Black Currant

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 American Black Currant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Hi!! Hey guys! , this is Magnolia, for a month since I changed her pot, she has been losing leaves that when they fall they look completely black, some leaves have black spots, she is outside in my patio, she gets no more than three or four hours of sun a day but indirectly, because she’s under a tent. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas what she's up to? Thank you! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict
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Rex isn't happy and I don't know why #BlackCurrant
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For some reason my red current plant is not growing anymore and its leaves are turning shriveled and semi-brown. Lack of watering is not the issue. I live in San Diego County in a pretty temperate climate so perhaps the Sun strength is too much? #RedCurrant
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For some reason my red current plant is not growing anymore and its leaves are turning shriveled and semi-brown. Lack of watering is not the issue. I live in San Diego County in a pretty temperate climate so perhaps the Sun strength is too much? #RedCurrant
Care Summary for American Black Currant
American Black Currant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
