Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Tomatillos
sweetshrub
In German
Tomatillos
sweetshrub
In French
Tomatilles
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Tomatillos
sweetshrub
In Greek
Tomatillos
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
sweetshrub
In Polish
Tomatillos
sweetshrub
In Latin
Tomatillos
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Physalis
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Tomatillo and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Tomatillo and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Sweetshrub
Care of Tomatillo and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.