Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-12
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Grape tomato
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Traube Tomate
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
tomate uva
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
tomate uva
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
tomate uva
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
uva tomatoes
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Solanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Properties of Grape Tomato and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Grape Tomato and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Grape Tomato and Jacaranda. Grape Tomato doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Grape Tomato does not have fragrant flowers. Grape Tomato has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness and Vomiting and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Grape Tomato and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Jacaranda
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Grape Tomato and Jacaranda Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Jacaranda are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Jacaranda
Care of Grape Tomato and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.