Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Peanut cactus
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Skin cuts
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Grape tomato
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Igel Kaktus
Traube Tomate
In French
hérisson cactus
tomate uva
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
tomate uva
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
tomate uva
In Polish
jeż kaktus
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
cactus
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Echinopsis and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Grape Tomato season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Echinopsis and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Echinopsis and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Grape Tomato
Care of Echinopsis and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.