Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Well Drained
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Yellow, Red, Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
figwort
Aubergine
In French
scrofulaire
Aubergine
In Spanish
figwort
Berenjena
In Greek
figwort
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
figwort
Berinjela
In Polish
figwort
Bakłażan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Solanales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Figwort and Eggplant
Season and care of Figwort and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Figwort and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Figwort season is Spring and Eggplant season is Spring. The type of soil for Figwort is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Figwort and Eggplant Physical Information
Figwort and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Figwort and Eggplant are as follows:
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Figwort leaf color:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Figwort and Eggplant
Care of Figwort and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.