Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
बैंगन
White Currant
In German
Aubergine
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Aubergine
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Berenjena
grosella blanca
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
white currant
In Portuguese
Berinjela
groselha-branca
In Polish
Bakłażan
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Eggplant
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Number of Species
100
100
Season and Care of Eggplant and White Currant
Season and care of Eggplant and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and White Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and White Currant Physical Information
Eggplant and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and White Currant are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and White Currant
Care of Eggplant and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.