Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
बैंगन
Epidendrum
In German
Aubergine
Epidendrum
In French
Aubergine
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Berenjena
Epidendrum
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Epidendrum
In Polish
Bakłażan
Epidendrum
In Latin
Eggplant
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Solaneae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Epidendrum
Season and care of Eggplant and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Epidendrum Physical Information
Eggplant and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Epidendrum are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Epidendrum
Care of Eggplant and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.