Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Africa, Asia
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Red, Orange, Salmon
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
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, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
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
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
बैंगन
In German
Cleistocactus
Aubergine
In French
Cleistocactus
Aubergine
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Berenjena
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Berinjela
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Bakłażan
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Eggplant
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Cleistocactus and Eggplant Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Eggplant are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Eggplant
Care of Cleistocactus and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus 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.