Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Plum
In German
Kirschtomate
Pflaume
In French
Tomate cerise
prune
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
ciruela
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
ameixa
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
Śliwka
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Plum
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Cherry Tomato and Plum Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Plum are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Cherry Tomato and Plum
Care of Cherry Tomato and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.