Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
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
Water carefully
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Grape tomato
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
रो अंजीर
In German
Traube Tomate
Birkenfeige
In French
tomate uva
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
tomate uva
higo llorón
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
tomate uva
chorando fig
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
płacz rys
In Latin
uva tomatoes
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grape Tomato and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Weeping Fig
Care of Grape Tomato and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.