Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Grape tomato
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Crested Iris
Traube Tomate
In French
Crested Iris
tomate uva
In Spanish
Crested Iris
tomate uva
In Greek
Crested Iris
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
tomate uva
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
iubatum Iris
uva tomatoes
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Iridaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Crested Iris and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Grape Tomato season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Crested Iris and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Crested Iris and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Grape Tomato
Care of Crested Iris and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.