Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Epidendrum
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Epidendrum
Kirschtomate
In French
Epidendrum
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Epidendrum
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Epidendrum
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Epidendrum
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Solanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Epidendrum and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Epidendrum and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Epidendrum and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Cherry Tomato
Care of Epidendrum and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.