Is Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry safe for pets?

Yes, Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry easy to care for?

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

Can Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry grow indoors?

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

Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) 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 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Ribes speciosum is a deciduous shrub known for its bright red, fuchsia-like pendant flowers and spiny fruits.

Last updated: February 2026

Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry

Ribes Speciosum

Ribes speciosum is a deciduous shrub known for its bright red, fuchsia-like pendant flowers and spiny fruits.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, bird attractant, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry

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Prune

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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