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Solanum melongena Care Guide
Care guide for Solanum melongena: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Raja Sekhar Chimirala · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Solanum melongena is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityHigh humidity (55-75%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.2).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya.
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