Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Tomatillos
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Tomatillos
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Tomatillos
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Tomatillos
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Tomatillos
In Latin
Hedysarum
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Tomatillo doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Tomatillo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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.