Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Central America, South America
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
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
H2
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Tomatillos
tail flower
In German
Tomatillos
Schwanz Blume
In French
Tomatilles
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Tomatillos
tail flower
In Greek
Tomatillos
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Tailflower
In Polish
Tomatillos
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Tomatillos
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Genus
Physalis
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Physaleae
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Tail Flower
Season and care of Tomatillo and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Tomatillo and Tail Flower Physical Information
Tomatillo and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Tail Flower are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tomatillo and Tail Flower
Care of Tomatillo and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.