Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Kirschtomate
indische Malve
In French
Tomate cerise
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
malva india
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow
Care of Cherry Tomato and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.