Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Brazil
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In German
Aubergine
raintree
In French
Aubergine
raintree
In Spanish
Berenjena
raintree
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Raintree
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Raintree
In Polish
Bakłażan
Raintree
In Latin
Eggplant
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Raintree
Season and care of Eggplant and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Raintree Physical Information
Eggplant and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Raintree are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Raintree
Care of Eggplant and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.