Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-10
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
choy sum
In German
Kirschtomate
choy sum
In French
Tomate cerise
choy sum
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
choy sum
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
choy sum
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
choy sum
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
choy sum
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Choy Sum
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tomato and Choy Sum Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Choy Sum are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and Choy Sum
Care of Cherry Tomato and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.