Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
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Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
12 - 9
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
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
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
बैंगन
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Aubergine
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Aubergine
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Berenjena
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Bakłażan
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Eggplant
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Solanaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Solaneae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Malabar nut
Season and care of Eggplant and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Malabar nut Physical Information
Eggplant and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Malabar nut are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Malabar nut
Care of Eggplant and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.