What type of soil should I use for my Black Currant?

Black 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!

Should I fertilize my Black Currant?

Black 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!

Can Black Currant be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Black Currant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Black Currant

Q: Is Black Currant easy to care for?

Black 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!

Q: How often should I water my Black Currant?

Black 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Black Currant need?

Black 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 🏡.

About Black Currant

Black Currant is a super 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.

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

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ribes nigrum

Genus

Ribes

Family

Grossulariaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Blackcurrant

How to care for Black Currant

Water

How often to water your Black Currant

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

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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Finding light for Black Currant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Black Currant: 1ft from a window

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

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Minneapolis, Minnesota ⛅.

Black Currant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Black Currant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Black 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 Black Currant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Black 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growing Outdoors