Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
herbaceous annuals
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Pelargonium
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Pelargonium
Traube Tomate
In French
pélargonium
tomate uva
In Spanish
pelargonium
tomate uva
In Greek
Pelargonium
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
pelargônio
tomate uva
In Polish
pelargonia
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Pelargonium
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Solanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Grape Tomato
Care of Scented Geranium and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.