Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Arjuna
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Tomatillos
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Tomatillos
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tomatillos
In Greek
arjuna
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tomatillos
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tomatillos
In Latin
arjuna
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Tomatillo
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Tomatillo Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Tomatillo are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Tomatillo
Care of Arjuna Tree and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.