Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Grape tomato
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
Philadelphus
In German
Traube Tomate
Pfeifensträucher
In French
tomate uva
Philadelphus
In Spanish
tomate uva
Philadelphus
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
tomate uva
Philadelphus
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
uva tomatoes
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Solanum
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Solaneae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Mock Orange
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Grape Tomato and Mock Orange Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Mock Orange are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Mock Orange
Care of Grape Tomato and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.