Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12*1
Sunset Zone
-
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
बैंगन
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Aubergine
In French
Matricaire odorante
Aubergine
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Berenjena
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Berinjela
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Bakłażan
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Solaneae
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Eggplant
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Eggplant season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Eggplant Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Eggplant are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Eggplant
Care of Pineapple Weed and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.