Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
12-15
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
A2, A3, 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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Burgundy, Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing, Vomiting
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Canning, Sauces
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Ukrainian Purple'
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Plum Tomato, Tomato, Ukrainian Purple Tomato
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
बेर टमाटर
Geranium
In German
Eiertomate
Geranie
In French
Plum Tomato
Géranium
In Spanish
Tomate ciruela
Geranio
In Greek
Plum ντομάτα
γεράνι
In Portuguese
tomate ameixa
Gerânio
In Polish
Plum Tomato
Pelargonia
In Latin
Augue Nullam consectetur
Geranium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Solanaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Plum Tomato and Geranium
Season and care of Plum Tomato and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Plum Tomato and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Plum Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum Tomato is Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Plum Tomato and Geranium Physical Information
Plum Tomato and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Plum Tomato height is 91.44 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Plum Tomato and Geranium are as follows:
Plum Tomato flower color: Yellow
Plum Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Plum Tomato and Geranium
Care of Plum Tomato and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Plum Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.