Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
बैंगन
Cordia subcordata
In German
Aubergine
Cordia subcordata
In French
Aubergine
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Berenjena
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Bakłażan
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Eggplant
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eggplant and Kou
Season and care of Eggplant and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Kou season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Kou Physical Information
Eggplant and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Kou are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Kou
Care of Eggplant and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.