Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Ringelblume
Traube Tomate
In French
pot Marigold
tomate uva
In Spanish
Caléndula
tomate uva
In Greek
καλέντουλα
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
tomate uva
In Polish
Pot Marigold
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Grape Tomato season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Grape Tomato
Care of Pot Marigold and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.