Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Loamy soils
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Burgundy, Plum
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Canning, Sauces
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Ukrainian Purple'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Plum Tomato, Tomato, Ukrainian Purple Tomato
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
बेर टमाटर
Red Buckeye
In German
Eiertomate
Red Buckeye
In French
Plum Tomato
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Tomate ciruela
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Plum ντομάτα
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
tomate ameixa
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Plum Tomato
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Augue Nullam consectetur
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye. Plum Tomato doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Plum Tomato does not have fragrant flowers. Plum Tomato has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing and Vomiting and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Plum Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Plum Tomato is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Plum Tomato height is 91.44 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Plum Tomato flower color: Yellow
Plum Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye
Care of Plum Tomato and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Plum Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.