Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
White Star creeper
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Kirschtomate
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Cherry Tomato
Care of White Star Creeper and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.