Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 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
White, Purple, Lavender
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Lance shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
raintree
Aubergine
In French
raintree
Aubergine
In Spanish
raintree
Berenjena
In Greek
Raintree
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Raintree
Berinjela
In Polish
Raintree
Bakłażan
In Latin
Raintree
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Solaneae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Eggplant
Season and care of Raintree and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Eggplant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Raintree and Eggplant Physical Information
Raintree and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Eggplant are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Eggplant
Care of Raintree and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.