Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Argentina
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Cholla
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Kirschtomate
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Tomate cerise
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
planta Salão
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
roślin Hall
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Solanum
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Solaneae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Cherry Tomato and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and Cholla. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Cholla
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tomato and Cholla Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Cholla are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cherry Tomato and Cholla
Care of Cherry Tomato and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.