Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Asia
Central America, South America
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Green
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
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In German
Aubergine
Limabohne
In French
Aubergine
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Berenjena
Haba
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Berinjela
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Bakłażan
Lima Bean
In Latin
Eggplant
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Solaneae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Lima Bean
Season and care of Eggplant and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Lima Bean Physical Information
Eggplant and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Eggplant and Lima Bean are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Lima Bean
Care of Eggplant and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.