Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Citrus
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Meyer Lemon
Kirschtomate
In French
Meyer Lemon
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Cherry Tomato
Care of Meyer Lemon and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meyer Lemon 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.