Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Nepeta cataria
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-7
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Cat Nip, Catnip
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
कटनीप
In German
Kirschtomate
Katzenminze
In French
Tomate cerise
cataire
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
Catnip
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
catnip
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
Kocimiętka
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
catnip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Catnip
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tomato and Catnip Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Catnip are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Cherry Tomato and Catnip
Care of Cherry Tomato and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.