Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Australia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
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Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-13
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Lobulated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, 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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
बैंगन
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Aubergine
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Aubergine
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Berenjena
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Bakłażan
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Eggplant
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Solanum L
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Solaneae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Eggplant and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Eggplant and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Eggplant and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Eggplant and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.