Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Loamy soils
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Burgundy, Plum
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Canning, Sauces
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Ukrainian Purple'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Plum Tomato, Tomato, Ukrainian Purple Tomato
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Eiertomate
Teak
In French
Plum Tomato
Teak
In Spanish
Tomate ciruela
Teak
In Greek
Plum ντομάτα
Teak
In Portuguese
tomate ameixa
Teak
In Polish
Plum Tomato
Teak
In Latin
Augue Nullam consectetur
Teak
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Plum Tomato and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Plum Tomato and Teak? We provide you with everything About Plum Tomato and Teak. Plum Tomato doesn't have thorns and Teak 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 Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum Tomato and Teak
Season and care of Plum Tomato and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Plum Tomato and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Plum Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum Tomato is Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Plum Tomato and Teak Physical Information
Plum Tomato and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Plum Tomato height is 91.44 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Plum Tomato and Teak are as follows:
Plum Tomato flower color: Yellow
Plum Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Plum Tomato and Teak
Care of Plum Tomato and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Plum Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.