Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In German
Aubergine
Netzannone
In French
Aubergine
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Berenjena
Annona reticulata
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Ramphal
In Portuguese
Berinjela
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Bakłażan
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
Eggplant
Ramphal
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Annonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Ramphal
Season and care of Eggplant and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Ramphal season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Ramphal Physical Information
Eggplant and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Ramphal are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Ramphal
Care of Eggplant and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.