Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Grape tomato
Arbutus
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
सदाबहार
In German
Traube Tomate
Erdbeerbaum
In French
tomate uva
arbousier
In Spanish
tomate uva
Arbitus
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
tomate uva
árbuto
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
mącznik
In Latin
uva tomatoes
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Arbutus
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Grape Tomato and Arbutus Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Arbutus are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Arbutus
Care of Grape Tomato and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.