Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
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Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Kirschtomate
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Tomate cerise
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Cherry Tomato and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and Guzmania. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and Guzmania 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 Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Guzmania
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Cherry Tomato and Guzmania Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Guzmania are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and Guzmania
Care of Cherry Tomato and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.