Is Prickly Gooseberry safe for pets?

Yes, Prickly Gooseberry (Ribes Cynosbati) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Prickly Gooseberry easy to care for?

Prickly Gooseberry has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Prickly Gooseberry grow indoors?

Prickly Gooseberry is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Prickly Gooseberry (Ribes Cynosbati) is a perennial shrub in the Grossulariaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Ribes cynosbati is a deciduous shrub native to eastern and central North America, known for its spiny branches and edible fruit.

Last updated: February 2026

Prickly Gooseberry

Ribes Cynosbati

Ribes cynosbati is a deciduous shrub native to eastern and central North America, known for its spiny branches and edible fruit.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:wildlife habitat, fruit production, ornamental shrub

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Prickly Gooseberry

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Grossulariaceae

Genus:Ribes