Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Africa, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
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Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
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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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
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Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
बैंगन
jumping cholla
In German
Aubergine
jumping cholla
In French
Aubergine
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Berenjena
jumping cholla
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Berinjela
jumping cholla
In Polish
Bakłażan
jumping cholla
In Latin
Eggplant
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eggplant and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Eggplant and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Eggplant and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Eggplant and Jumping Cholla
Care of Eggplant and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.