Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
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
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
बैंगन
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Aubergine
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Aubergine
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Berenjena
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Berinjela
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Bakłażan
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Eggplant
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Solanales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kukui and Eggplant
Season and care of Kukui and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Kukui and Eggplant Physical Information
Kukui and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Eggplant are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Eggplant
Care of Kukui and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.