Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Vine, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
AMPELASTER carolinianus
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Climbing Aster
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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Properties of Eggplant and Climbing Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Eggplant and Climbing Aster? We provide you with everything About Eggplant and Climbing Aster. Eggplant doesn't have thorns and Climbing Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Eggplant does not have fragrant flowers. Eggplant has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis, Headache and Itchiness and Climbing Aster has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis, Headache and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eggplant and Climbing Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eggplant and Climbing Aster
Season and care of Eggplant and Climbing Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Climbing Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Climbing Aster season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Climbing Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Climbing Aster is Neutral.
Eggplant and Climbing Aster Physical Information
Eggplant and Climbing Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Climbing Aster height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Climbing Aster are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Climbing Aster flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Climbing Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Climbing Aster
Care of Eggplant and Climbing Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Climbing Aster 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 Climbing Aster needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.