Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
-
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
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Dermititis
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Aechmea
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Aechmea
Traube Tomate
In French
Aechmea
tomate uva
In Spanish
Aechmea
tomate uva
In Greek
Αιχμέα
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Aechmea
tomate uva
In Polish
Aechmea
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Aechmea
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bromelieae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Aechmea and Grape Tomato
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Grape Tomato? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Grape Tomato. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Grape Tomato doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Grape Tomato has allergic reactions like Dermititis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aechmea and Grape Tomato and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Aechmea and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Aechmea and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Aechmea and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Grape Tomato
Care of Aechmea and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.