Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Elefant von Apple
Kirschtomate
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Tomate cherry
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Solanales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Cherry Tomato
Care of Elephant Apple and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.