Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Canning, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Stupice'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Stupice Tomato
In German
Spigelia
Stupice Tomato
In French
Spigelia
Stupice Tomato
In Spanish
Spigelia
Stupice tomate
In Greek
Spigelia
Stupice Ντομάτα
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Stupice tomate
In Polish
Spigelia
Stupice Tomato
In Latin
Spigelia
Nullam Stupice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Loganiceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Stupice Tomato
Season and care of Pinkroot and Stupice Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Stupice Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Stupice Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Stupice Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stupice Tomato is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Stupice Tomato Physical Information
Pinkroot and Stupice Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Stupice Tomato height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Stupice Tomato are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Stupice Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Stupice Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Stupice Tomato
Care of Pinkroot and Stupice Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stupice Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stupice Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.