Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Japan
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
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
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
crimson pygmy
In German
Kirschtomate
crimson pygmy
In French
Tomate cerise
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Solanaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Cherry Tomato and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.