Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
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, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
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
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
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In German
Aubergine
Chayote
In French
Aubergine
Chayote
In Spanish
Berenjena
Chayote
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Chayote
In Portuguese
Berinjela
chuchu
In Polish
Bakłażan
Chayote
In Latin
Eggplant
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Chayote
Season and care of Eggplant and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Chayote Physical Information
Eggplant and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Eggplant and Chayote are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Chayote
Care of Eggplant and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
