Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires standing water
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
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
Not Available
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, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
बैंगन
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Aubergine
toxicodendron vernix
In French
Aubergine
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
Berenjena
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
Berinjela
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
Bakłażan
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
Eggplant
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Toxicodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Eggplant and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Eggplant and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Poison Sumac
Care of Eggplant and Poison Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.