Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple
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
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
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
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
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
Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Dermititis
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
बैंगन
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Aubergine
Octopus tree
In French
Aubergine
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Berenjena
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Bakłażan
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Eggplant
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Eggplant and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Eggplant and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eggplant and Octopus Tree
Care of Eggplant and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.