Ribes Uva-Crispa
Also known as
Gooseberry, Gooseberry and Ribes grossularia
Taxonomy
Ribes uva-crispa
Ribes
Grossulariaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Ribes Uva-Crispa
How often to water your Ribes Uva-Crispa
Ribes Uva-Crispa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Gooseberry in your home
Ribes Uva-Crispa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ribes Uva-Crispa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Ribes Uva-Crispa
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 Ribes Uva-Crispa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Ribes Uva-Crispa
Ribes Uva-Crispa
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.