Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Yucca
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Grape tomato
In Hindi
शकरकंद
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Palmlilie
Traube Tomate
In French
Yucca
tomate uva
In Spanish
Yucca
tomate uva
In Greek
Yucca
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
iúca
tomate uva
In Polish
yucca
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Yucca
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yuca and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Yuca and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Yuca and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Yuca and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Grape Tomato
Care of Yuca and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.