Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
Mandarin
In German
Kirschtomate
Mandarin
In French
Tomate cerise
mandarin
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
mandarín
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
tangerina
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
Mandarynka
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Cherry Tomato and Mandarin
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and Mandarin. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and Mandarin 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 Mandarin 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 Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Mandarin
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tomato and Mandarin Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Mandarin are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and Mandarin
Care of Cherry Tomato and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.