Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
-
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
-
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
Stem
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
jumping cholla
बैंगन
In German
jumping cholla
Aubergine
In French
jumping cholla
Aubergine
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Berenjena
In Greek
jumping cholla
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Berinjela
In Polish
jumping cholla
Bakłażan
In Latin
jumping cholla
Eggplant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Eggplant
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Eggplant Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Eggplant are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Eggplant
Care of Jumping Cholla and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done 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 Jumping Cholla 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.