Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Africa, Asia
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Epidendrum
बैंगन
In German
Epidendrum
Aubergine
In French
Epidendrum
Aubergine
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Berenjena
In Greek
Epidendrum
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Berinjela
In Polish
Epidendrum
Bakłażan
In Latin
Epidendrum
Eggplant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Eggplant
Season and care of Epidendrum and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Epidendrum and Eggplant Physical Information
Epidendrum and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Eggplant are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Eggplant
Care of Epidendrum and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.