Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red
Orange, Pink
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
Wintercreeper
In German
Kirschtomate
Weißbunte
In French
Tomate cerise
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
wintercreeper
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
wintercreeper
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Celastrales
Family
Solanaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tomato and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and Wintercreeper
Care of Cherry Tomato and Wintercreeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.