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Orlando Eggplant

Scientific Name: Solanum melongena 'Orlando'

Also Known As

  • Orlando Aubergine

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 20"-30"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

Orlando Eggplant plant details

Orlando Eggplant is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. and purple fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Orlando Eggplant

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: compact, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Orlando Eggplant

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delightfully petite?'Orlando' is perfect for sunny patio containers staying a cute 30" tall. Balcony & small space city gardeners everywhere rejoice! Great in the garden, too with bite sized fruits that can be harvested at 2" long & guaranteed to be bitter free. Deep purple skin & tasty fruit make these perfect for pretty Summer grilling. Fast growing, 'Orlando' matures earlier than other Eggplants which means you'll be reaping the bounties earlier. Spineless for painless harvest.

Gardening facts about Orlando Eggplant plant

How to Grow Orlando Eggplant

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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