Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
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
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
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
Vining/Climbing
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
Elliptic, toothed
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, Transplanting
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
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, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
White Star creeper
Grape tomato
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Traube Tomate
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
tomate uva
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
tomate uva
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
tomate uva
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Grape Tomato
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Grape Tomato Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Grape Tomato are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Grape Tomato
Care of White Star Creeper and Grape 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 Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.