Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
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, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
बैंगन
Paperbark tree
In German
Aubergine
Paperbark tree
In French
Aubergine
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Berenjena
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Bakłażan
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Eggplant
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eggplant and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Eggplant and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Eggplant and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Paperbark Tree
Care of Eggplant and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.