Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lavender
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In German
Aubergine
Hortensie
In French
Aubergine
Hortensia
In Spanish
Berenjena
Hortensia
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bakłażan
Hortensja
In Latin
Eggplant
Hibiscus
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
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Season and Care of Eggplant and Batavia
Season and care of Eggplant and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Batavia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Batavia is Neutral.
Eggplant and Batavia Physical Information
Eggplant and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Batavia are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eggplant and Batavia
Care of Eggplant and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.