Origin
Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Abutilon
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Abutilon
Kirschtomate
In French
Abutilon
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
Abutilon
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Abutilon
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Abutilon
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Abutilon
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Abutilon and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Abutilon and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Abutilon and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Cherry Tomato
Care of Abutilon and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.