Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Asia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Crown 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
Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
SCILLA
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Squill
In German
Aubergine
Squill
In French
Aubergine
Squille
In Spanish
Berenjena
Escila
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Cila
In Polish
Bakłażan
Cebulica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Solaneae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Eggplant and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Eggplant and Squill? We provide you with everything About Eggplant and Squill. Eggplant doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Eggplant does not have fragrant flowers. Eggplant has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis, Headache and Itchiness and Squill has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis, Headache and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eggplant and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eggplant and Squill
Season and care of Eggplant and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Squill season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Squill is .
Eggplant and Squill Physical Information
Eggplant and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Squill are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Eggplant and Squill
Care of Eggplant and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.