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American black currant (Ribes americanum) Care Guide
Care guide for American black currant: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Jeff D Hansen · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-7.8).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alberta, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois.
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