Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
ERUCA vesicaria ssp. sativa
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Arugula, Garden Rocket, Jamba, Rocketsalad
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Hydrangea
In German
Tomatillos
Hortensie
In French
Tomatilles
Hortensia
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Hortensia
In Greek
Tomatillos
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Hortênsia
In Polish
Tomatillos
Hortensja
In Latin
Tomatillos
Hibiscus
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Tomatillo and Arugula
Wondering what are the properties of Tomatillo and Arugula? We provide you with everything About Tomatillo and Arugula. Tomatillo doesn't have thorns and Arugula doesn't have thorns. Also Tomatillo does not have fragrant flowers. Tomatillo has allergic reactions like Arthritis and Inflammation and Arugula has allergic reactions like Arthritis and Inflammation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tomatillo and Arugula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Arugula
Season and care of Tomatillo and Arugula is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Arugula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arugula season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arugula is Loam while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Arugula is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Arugula Physical Information
Tomatillo and Arugula physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Arugula height is 76.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Arugula are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Arugula flower color: Tan and Brown
- Arugula leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Arugula
Care of Tomatillo and Arugula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Arugula pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arugula needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.