Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Pastures, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
A2, 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
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Japanese Beetles
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
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
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
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
BORAGO officinalis
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Borage, starflower
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Borage
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Borretsch
Kirschtomate
In French
Bourrache
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
borraja
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Borage
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Borragem
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Ogórecznik
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
borage
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Borage and Cherry Tomato
Wondering what are the properties of Borage and Cherry Tomato? We provide you with everything About Borage and Cherry Tomato. Borage doesn't have thorns and Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns. Also Borage does not have fragrant flowers. Borage has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea and Cherry Tomato has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea. 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 Borage and Cherry Tomato and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Borage and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Borage and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Borage and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Borage is Loam and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Borage is Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Borage and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Borage and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Borage and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Borage flower color: Blue
Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Borage and Cherry Tomato
Care of Borage and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Borage 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.