Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
-
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Aubergine
Tilapia
In French
Aubergine
Tilapia
In Spanish
Berenjena
tilapia
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
tilaka
In Portuguese
Berinjela
tilaka
In Polish
Bakłażan
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eggplant and Tilaka
Season and care of Eggplant and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Tilaka Physical Information
Eggplant and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Tilaka are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Tilaka
Care of Eggplant and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.