Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Farms, 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
Red, Orange, Orange Red
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
Ovate
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, 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
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Orange
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
नारंगी
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Orange
Kirschtomate
In French
Orange
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
naranja
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
laranja
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
aurantiaco
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 Orange and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Orange and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Orange and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Orange and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Orange and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orange and Cherry Tomato
Care of Orange and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange 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 Orange 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.