Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Africa
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In German
Aubergine
Hortensie
In French
Aubergine
Hortensia
In Spanish
Berenjena
Hortensia
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bakłażan
Hortensja
In Latin
Eggplant
Hibiscus
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
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Season and Care of Eggplant and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Eggplant and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Yardlong Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Eggplant and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Yardlong Bean
Care of Eggplant and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.