Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Stevia
In German
Tomatillos
Stevia
In French
Tomatilles
Stevia
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Stevia
In Greek
Tomatillos
Stevia
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Stevia
In Polish
Tomatillos
Stewia
In Latin
Tomatillos
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Physaleae
Eupatorieae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Stevia
Season and care of Tomatillo and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Stevia Physical Information
Tomatillo and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Stevia are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tomatillo and Stevia
Care of Tomatillo and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.