Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China, Japan
Africa, Asia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
-
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
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
pachysandra
बैंगन
In German
Ysander
Aubergine
In French
pachysandra
Aubergine
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Berenjena
In Greek
Pachysandra
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Berinjela
In Polish
Runianka
Bakłażan
In Latin
Pachysandra
Eggplant
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
sarcococceae
Solaneae
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Eggplant
Season and care of Pachysandra and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Pachysandra and Eggplant Physical Information
Pachysandra and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Eggplant are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Pachysandra and Eggplant
Care of Pachysandra and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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.