Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
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
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Grape tomato
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
Konjac
In German
Traube Tomate
Teufelszunge
In French
tomate uva
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
tomate uva
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
Konjac
In Portuguese
tomate uva
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
konjac
In Latin
uva tomatoes
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Genus
Solanum
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Solaneae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grape Tomato and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Devil's Tongue
Care of Grape Tomato and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue pruning is done 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.