Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
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
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Inkberry
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Inkberry
Traube Tomate
In French
Inkberry
tomate uva
In Spanish
Inkberry
tomate uva
In Greek
Inkberry
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Inkberry
tomate uva
In Polish
inkberry
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Inkberry
uva tomatoes
Order
Aquifoliales
Solanales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Inkberry and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Inkberry and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Inkberry and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Inkberry and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Inkberry and Grape Tomato
Care of Inkberry and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Inkberry 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.