Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
China
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Warmer regions
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 Flower
No
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Aubergine
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Aubergine
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Berenjena
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Bakłażan
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Eggplant
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eggplant and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Eggplant and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Eggplant and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Eggplant and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.