Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lakes, stream banks
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Insects
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Bladderwort plant
In German
Tomatillos
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Tomatilles
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Tomatillos
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Tomatillos
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Tomatillos
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Tomatillos
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Solanaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Physalis
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Tomatillo and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Tomatillo and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Tomatillo and Bladderwort. Tomatillo doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Tomatillo does not have fragrant flowers. Tomatillo has allergic reactions like Arthritis and Inflammation and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Bladderwort
Season and care of Tomatillo and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Bladderwort Physical Information
Tomatillo and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Bladderwort are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Tomatillo and Bladderwort
Care of Tomatillo and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.