Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Pink, Light Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
बैंगन
In German
QUICKSTICK
Aubergine
In French
QUICKSTICK
Aubergine
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Berenjena
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Berinjela
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Bakłażan
In Latin
Quickstick
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Eggplant
Season and care of Quickstick and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Eggplant season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Quickstick and Eggplant Physical Information
Quickstick and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Eggplant are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Eggplant
Care of Quickstick and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.