Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Grape tomato
In Hindi
sweetshrub
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
sweetshrub
Traube Tomate
In French
sweetshrub
tomate uva
In Spanish
sweetshrub
tomate uva
In Greek
sweetshrub
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
tomate uva
In Polish
sweetshrub
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
sweetshrub
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Solanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Grape Tomato
Care of Sweetshrub and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.