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About Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato


About Grape Tomato and Brunfelsia americana


What is

Life Span
Annual and Biennials   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Vegetable   

Origin
Caribbean   
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America   

Types
Not Available   
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato   

Habitat
Tropical regions   
Loamy soils, Shaded sites   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
11-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect   
Vining/Climbing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
970.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow Orange   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate   
Elliptic, toothed   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
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
Spider mites   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available   
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos   

Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips   
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
As decorated salad   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis   
Antioxidants, Metabolism   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root   
Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea   
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana   
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'   

Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana   
Grape tomato   

In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana   
अंगूर टमाटर   

In German
Brunfelsia Americana   
Traube Tomate   

In French
Brunfelsia Americana   
tomate uva   

In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana   
tomate uva   

In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana   
ντομάτα σταφυλιών   

In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana   
tomate uva   

In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana   
pomidorowa z winogro   

In Latin
Hedysarum   
uva tomatoes   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Brassicales   
Solanales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Capparis   
Solanum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Solaneae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Solanoideae   

Number of Species
675   
28
Not Available   

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Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato

Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Grape Tomato doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Grape Tomato has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato

Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.

Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato Physical Information

Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato are as follows:

Care of Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato

Care of Brunfelsia americana and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.

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