Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
-
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
-
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
बैंगन
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Aubergine
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Aubergine
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Berenjena
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Berinjela
mandrake americano
In Polish
Bakłażan
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Eggplant
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Solanaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eggplant and Mayapple
Season and care of Eggplant and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Mayapple Physical Information
Eggplant and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Mayapple are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Mayapple
Care of Eggplant and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.