Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
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
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
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
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Grape tomato
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
इमली का पेड़
In German
Traube Tomate
Tamarinde
In French
tomate uva
tamarinier
In Spanish
tomate uva
tamarindo
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
tomate uva
tamarindo
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
uva tomatoes
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Grape Tomato and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Tamarind tree
Care of Grape Tomato and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.