Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Hillside, Low Elevation
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS x tangelo
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Tangelo
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
Aubergine
In French
Tangelo
Aubergine
In Spanish
Tangelo
Berenjena
In Greek
Tangelo
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
Berinjela
In Polish
Tangelo
Bakłażan
In Latin
Tangelo
Eggplant
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Tangelo and Eggplant
Season and care of Tangelo and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Tangelo and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangelo is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Tangelo and Eggplant Physical Information
Tangelo and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tangelo and Eggplant are as follows:
Tangelo flower color: White
Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Tangelo and Eggplant
Care of Tangelo and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangelo 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 Tangelo 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.