Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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
Lobed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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 Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Traube Tomate
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
tomate uva
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
tomate uva
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
tomate uva
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Solanales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Solanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Grape Tomato
Care of Ram's Horn and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn pruning is done 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 Ram's Horn 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.