Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
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
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
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
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Kirschtomate
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Tomate cereja
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Number of Species
100
100
Season and Care of Mashua and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Mashua and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Cherry Tomato season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Mashua and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Mashua and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Cherry Tomato
Care of Mashua and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.