How to Care for Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme (Cherry Tomato)

Korean name: 방울토마토

A small-fruited vegetable plant bearing round red fruits. It has feather-shaped leaves and grows by spreading as vines. Requires good sunlight and appropriate watering.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Central and South America
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: beginner-friendly, edible, small fruit, potted plant
• Also known as: Cherry Tomato, Tomato

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is best.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry. Roughly every 3 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme?

It likes Prefers full sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is best..

Is Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season..