Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not avaialable
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Apple, Cooking Apple, Crimson King Apple, Red Cider Apple, Red Eating Apple
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Cider Apple
Tomatillos
In German
Cider Apple
Tomatillos
In French
Cider Apple
Tomatilles
In Spanish
sidra de manzana
Tomatillos
In Greek
Cider Apple
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
sidra de maçã
Tomatillos
In Polish
Cider Apple
Tomatillos
In Latin
Pupillam cisere
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cider Apple and Tomatillo
Season and care of Cider Apple and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Cider Apple and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cider Apple season is Spring and Fall and Tomatillo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Cider Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cider Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Cider Apple and Tomatillo Physical Information
Cider Apple and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Cider Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cider Apple and Tomatillo are as follows:
Cider Apple flower color: White
Cider Apple leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Cider Apple and Tomatillo
Care of Cider Apple and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cider Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Cider Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.