Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, 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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water carefully
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Birds
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Tomatillos
रो अंजीर
In German
Tomatillos
Birkenfeige
In French
Tomatilles
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Tomatillos
higo llorón
In Greek
Tomatillos
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
chorando fig
In Polish
Tomatillos
płacz rys
In Latin
Tomatillos
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Tomatillo and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Tomatillo and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tomatillo and Weeping Fig
Care of Tomatillo and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.