Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Kirschtomate
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Tomate cerise
citron basilic
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
manjericão limão
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Properties of Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil
Care of Cherry Tomato and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.