Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
बैंगन
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Aubergine
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Aubergine
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Berenjena
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Bakłażan
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Eggplant
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Eggplant and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Eggplant and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Eggplant and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.