Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Glossy abelia
In German
Aubergine
Abelia
In French
Aubergine
Abelia
In Spanish
Berenjena
Abelia
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Abelia
In Polish
Bakłażan
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Solanaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eggplant and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Eggplant and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Eggplant and Abelia. Eggplant doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Eggplant does not have fragrant flowers. Eggplant has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis, Headache and Itchiness and Abelia has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis, Headache and Itchiness. 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 Eggplant and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eggplant and Abelia
Season and care of Eggplant and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Abelia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Abelia Physical Information
Eggplant and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Eggplant and Abelia are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Eggplant and Abelia
Care of Eggplant and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.