Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
alstroemeria
In German
Kirschtomate
Alstroemeria
In French
Tomate cerise
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Solanum
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Solaneae
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria
Care of Cherry Tomato and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.