Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Africa, Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, 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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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 Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
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
-
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Respiratory problems
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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
-
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In German
Aubergine
Zyklamen
In French
Aubergine
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Berenjena
Ciclamen
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Cíclame
In Polish
Bakłażan
Cyklamen
In Latin
Eggplant
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Solanaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
-
Tribe
Solaneae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Cyclamen
Season and care of Eggplant and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Eggplant and Cyclamen Physical Information
Eggplant and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Cyclamen are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Eggplant and Cyclamen
Care of Eggplant and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.