Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
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Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-13
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
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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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
बैंगन
Snow Flake
In German
Aubergine
Schneeflocke
In French
Aubergine
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Berenjena
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Floco de neve
In Polish
Bakłażan
Płatek śniegu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eggplant and Snow Flake
Season and care of Eggplant and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Snow Flake season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Snow Flake Physical Information
Eggplant and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Snow Flake are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Eggplant and Snow Flake
Care of Eggplant and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.