Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Africa, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12*1
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Hortensie
Aubergine
In French
Hortensia
Aubergine
In Spanish
Hortensia
Berenjena
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Berinjela
In Polish
Hortensja
Bakłażan
In Latin
Hibiscus
Eggplant
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Sorghum
Solanoideae
Properties of Centipede Grass and Eggplant
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Eggplant? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Eggplant. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Eggplant doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Eggplant has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Centipede Grass and Eggplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Eggplant
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Eggplant Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Eggplant are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Eggplant
Care of Centipede Grass and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede Grass 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.