Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Philadelphus
In German
Tomatillos
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Tomatilles
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Philadelphus
In Greek
Tomatillos
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Philadelphus
In Polish
Tomatillos
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Tomatillos
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Physalis
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Physaleae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Mock Orange
Season and care of Tomatillo and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Mock Orange Physical Information
Tomatillo and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Mock Orange are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tomatillo and Mock Orange
Care of Tomatillo and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.