Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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 Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
बैंगन
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Aubergine
In French
mandrake américain
Aubergine
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Berenjena
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Berinjela
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Bakłażan
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Solanales
Family
Berberidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Mayapple and Eggplant
Season and care of Mayapple and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Mayapple and Eggplant Physical Information
Mayapple and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Eggplant are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Mayapple and Eggplant
Care of Mayapple and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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.