Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Perennial
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
African Iris
In German
Kirschtomate
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Tomate cerise
African Iris
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
Iris africano
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
Iris africano
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Cherry Tomato and African Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and African Iris? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and African Iris. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and African Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Cherry Tomato does not have fragrant flowers. Cherry Tomato has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness and Vomiting and African Iris has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness and Vomiting. 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 Cherry Tomato and African Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and African Iris
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tomato and African Iris Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and African Iris are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and African Iris
Care of Cherry Tomato and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.