Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Africa, Asia
Types
Mareer, Manjak
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
बैंगन
In German
Cordia subcordata
Aubergine
In French
Cordia subcordata
Aubergine
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Berenjena
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Berinjela
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Bakłażan
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Kou and Eggplant
Season and care of Kou and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Kou and Eggplant Physical Information
Kou and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Eggplant are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Eggplant
Care of Kou and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou 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.