Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Asia
China, Japan
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
बैंगन
pachysandra
In German
Aubergine
Ysander
In French
Aubergine
pachysandra
In Spanish
Berenjena
Pachysandra
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Pachysandra
In Polish
Bakłażan
Runianka
In Latin
Eggplant
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Solanaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Solaneae
sarcococceae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Pachysandra
Season and care of Eggplant and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Pachysandra season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Pachysandra Physical Information
Eggplant and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Pachysandra are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Pachysandra
Care of Eggplant and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.