Tomato Plant Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (2024)

Tomato Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Tomato Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tomato Plant in your home 🏡.

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tomato Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Tomato Plant can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Tomato Plant →

Common Tomato Plant Problems →

Tomato Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Tomato Plant Water Frequency →

Tomato Plant Root Rot →

Tomato Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Tomato Plant Light Requirements →

Tomato Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Tomato Plant doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Tomato Plant Humidity Needs →

Tomato Plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Tomato Plant →

Tomato Plant is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

Tomato Plant is native to Worldwide.

Yes, you may see your Tomato Plant bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Tomato Plant Flowers →

Tomato Plant grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Tomato Plant →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tomato Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Tomato Plant Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Tomato Plant can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Tomato Plant →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Tomato Plant, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Tomato Plant →
• Drooping Tomato Plant Leaves →
• Tomato Plant Dropping Leaves →
• Tomato Plant Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Tomato Plant →
• Brown Spots on Tomato Plant →
• Tomato Plant Leaves Falling Over →
• Tomato Plant Leaves Curling →
• Tomato Plant Root Rot →