Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Asia
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-7
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Anti-fungal, Diabetes, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Leprosy, Scabies, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Coccinia grandis
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
baby watermelon, little gourd, tindora, tendli
In Hindi
बैंगन
तेंडली, कुंदुरी
In German
Aubergine
Tindola,
Efeu Kürbis
In French
Aubergine
Ivy gourd
In Spanish
Berenjena
Ivy gourd
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Ivy gourd
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Ivy gourd
In Polish
Bakłażan
Ivy gourd
In Latin
Eggplant
Ivy gourd
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Papilionoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Ivy Gourd
Season and care of Eggplant and Ivy Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Ivy Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Ivy Gourd season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ivy Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Ivy Gourd is Neutral.
Eggplant and Ivy Gourd Physical Information
Eggplant and Ivy Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ivy Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Ivy Gourd are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Ivy Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Ivy Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Ivy Gourd
Care of Eggplant and Ivy Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ivy Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ivy Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.