Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Sweet Box
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Kirschtomate
In French
Sarcococca confus
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Tomate cereja
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Cherry Tomato
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.