They call it a tomato, because of his striking resemblance to the fruits of it with the fruits of ordinary tomato. It is known also as Tamarino or tsifomandra. Their similarity is not limited to fruits. Both plants treat barboyni or potato family (Solanaceae), originating from South America. There tsifomandrata piruanskite be held by Indians. Today is cultivated in tropical areas of New Zealand, Canary Islands, Madeira and Java. In recent years, meeting on the Mediterranean, and even among us - as experienced in plant research institutes, and as exotic - many fans. In our climatic conditions grows as a container plant indoors. Planted in large pots. Lasts up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit or 3 degrees Celsius. It is an extremely rapidly developing plant, shrub or tree. Reaches a height of 20 feet.

Requires lots of water and good drainage (retention of water will kill the plant just a few days), wide room with southern exposure and light. In summer the plants will be exported on the terrace or in the garden outdoors. Protected from the wind loves the place because the branches are brittle and colors can be lifted.