Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Sorghastrum nutans
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Indian Grass
Grape tomato
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Indian Grass
Traube Tomate
In French
Herbe indienne
tomate uva
In Spanish
Hierba india
tomate uva
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
grama indianas
tomate uva
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Indian Grass
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Sorghastrum
Solanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Indian Grass and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Indian Grass and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Indian Grass and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Grape Tomato
Care of Indian Grass and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.