Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
बैंगन
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Aubergine
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Aubergine
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Berenjena
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Bakłażan
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Eggplant
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eggplant and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Eggplant and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Buddha's Hand season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Eggplant and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Buddha's Hand
Care of Eggplant and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.