Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Round tomatoes, Cluster tomatoes, Heirloom tomatoes, Roma tomatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Beetles, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxification, Liver problems, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'San Marzano Redorta'
Common Name
Lisianthus
Plum Tomato, Tomato
In Hindi
Lisianthus
बेर टमाटर
In German
Lisianthus
Eiertomate
In French
Lisianthus
Plum Tomato
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Tomate ciruela
In Greek
Lisianthus
Plum ντομάτα
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
tomate ameixa
In Polish
Eustoma
Plum Tomato
In Latin
Lisianthus
Augue Nullam consectetur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lisianthus and San Marzano Tomato
Season and care of Lisianthus and San Marzano Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and San Marzano Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and San Marzano Tomato season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for San Marzano Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for San Marzano Tomato is Neutral.
Lisianthus and San Marzano Tomato Physical Information
Lisianthus and San Marzano Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas San Marzano Tomato height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and San Marzano Tomato are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
San Marzano Tomato flower color: Yellow
- San Marzano Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lisianthus and San Marzano Tomato
Care of Lisianthus and San Marzano Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and San Marzano Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Marzano Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.