Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
Africa, Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Cholla
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
बैंगन
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Aubergine
In French
usine de Cholla
Aubergine
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Berenjena
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Berinjela
In Polish
roślin Hall
Bakłażan
In Latin
plant Hall
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Eggplant
Season and care of Cholla and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Cholla and Eggplant Physical Information
Cholla and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Eggplant are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Eggplant
Care of Cholla and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla 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 Cholla 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.