Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
12*1
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Triticale
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Triticale
Aubergine
In French
triticale
Aubergine
In Spanish
triticale
Berenjena
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
triticale
Berinjela
In Polish
pszenżyto
Bakłażan
In Latin
Triticum
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Triticale and Eggplant
Season and care of Triticale and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Triticale and Eggplant Physical Information
Triticale and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Eggplant are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Triticale and Eggplant
Care of Triticale and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.