White Patio Eggplant

Scientific Name: Solanum melongena 'White Patio'

Also Known As

Solanum oviferum 'White Patio'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

1-12

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White Patio Eggplant plant details

White Patio Eggplant is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF White Patio Eggplant

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for White Patio Eggplant

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glowing, matte ivory, 3" eggplants dangle from an upright, branching plant bred especially for container culture. Unquestionably fascinating as it looks like a little Easter egg tree 2-3' tall and 30" across, easily bearing 20-50 fruits at a time hanging from the branches on short stems. Lovely, wavy edged, soft green, spineless leaves complete the attraction and so do the purple blossoms. You can harvest them for eating when they ripen into a golden color (they're a favorite in Laotian recipes). Do plant in good soil with compost added in a large container – 10+ gal – and don't allow to get too dry for best health. 65 days to maturity.