Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Coral, Lavender, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Black
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PAPAVER orientale
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Oriental Poppy
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
ओरिएंटल पोस्ता
बैंगन
In German
Türkischer Mohn
Aubergine
In French
Poppy Oriental
Aubergine
In Spanish
amapola oriental
Berenjena
In Greek
Oriental παπαρούνας
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Poppy Oriental
Berinjela
In Polish
Oriental Poppy
Bakłażan
In Latin
Oriental Poppy
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Solanales
Family
Papaveraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Solaneae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oriental Poppy and Eggplant
Season and care of Oriental Poppy and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Oriental Poppy and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oriental Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Eggplant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Oriental Poppy is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oriental Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Oriental Poppy and Eggplant Physical Information
Oriental Poppy and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Oriental Poppy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Oriental Poppy and Eggplant are as follows:
Oriental Poppy flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Coral, Lavender, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Black
Oriental Poppy leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Oriental Poppy and Eggplant
Care of Oriental Poppy and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oriental Poppy 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 Oriental Poppy 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.