Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
South America, Brazil
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Pink Pineapple
In German
Tomatillos
Pink Pineapple
In French
Tomatilles
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Tomatillos
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Tomatillos
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Tomatillos
Pink Pineapple
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Tomatillo and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Tomatillo and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tomatillo and Pink Pineapple
Care of Tomatillo and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.