Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Africa, Asia
  
South America
  
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
  
12-1
  
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, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
बैंगन
  
अनानास
  
In German
Aubergine
  
Ananas
  
In French
Aubergine
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Berenjena
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Berinjela
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Bakłażan
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Eggplant
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Solanum L
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Solaneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Eggplant and Pineapple
Season and care of Eggplant and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Eggplant and Pineapple Physical Information
Eggplant and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Pineapple are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Eggplant and Pineapple
Care of Eggplant and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.