Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Arjuna
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
बैंगन
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Aubergine
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Aubergine
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Berenjena
In Greek
arjuna
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Berinjela
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Bakłażan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Eggplant
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Eggplant Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Eggplant are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Eggplant
Care of Arjuna Tree and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.