Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Traube Tomate
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
tomate uva
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
tomate uva
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
tomate uva
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Solaneae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Grape Tomato
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.