Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
मौसम्बी
In German
Kirschtomate
süße Limone
In French
Tomate cerise
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
doce de limão
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime
Care of Cherry Tomato and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
