Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Chrysanths
In Hindi
बैंगन
Chrysanthemums
In German
Aubergine
Chrysanthemen
In French
Aubergine
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Berenjena
Crisantemos
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Crisântemos
In Polish
Bakłażan
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Eggplant
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Solanum L
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Solaneae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Eggplant and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Eggplant and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Eggplant and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Chrysanthemum
Care of Eggplant and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.