Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Africa, Asia
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
बैंगन
In German
Chionodoxa
Aubergine
In French
Chionodoxa
Aubergine
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Berenjena
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Berinjela
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Bakłażan
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Eggplant
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Eggplant
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Eggplant Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Eggplant are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Eggplant
Care of Chionodoxa and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa 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.