Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
बैंगन
In German
Tabernaemontana
Aubergine
In French
Tabernaemontana
Aubergine
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Berenjena
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Berinjela
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Bakłażan
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Apocynaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Eggplant
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Eggplant Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Eggplant are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Eggplant
Care of Crape Jasmine and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.