Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Africa, Asia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
बैंगन
echinocactus
In German
Aubergine
echinocactus
In French
Aubergine
echinocactus
In Spanish
Berenjena
echinocactus
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Echinocactus
In Polish
Bakłażan
Echinocactus
In Latin
Eggplant
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Echinocactus
Season and care of Eggplant and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Echinocactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Echinocactus Physical Information
Eggplant and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Echinocactus are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Eggplant and Echinocactus
Care of Eggplant and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.