Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
10-12
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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, Sand
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
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
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
tabardillo
बैंगन
In German
tabardillo
Aubergine
In French
tabardillo
Aubergine
In Spanish
tabardillo
Berenjena
In Greek
Tabardillo
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Berinjela
In Polish
Tabardillo
Bakłażan
In Latin
Tabardillo
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Eggplant
Season and care of Tabardillo and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Tabardillo and Eggplant Physical Information
Tabardillo and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Eggplant are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Eggplant
Care of Tabardillo and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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.