Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant)

Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) red round fruit on a plate close up
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) round red fruit and two halved yellow sections on a plate.

Botanical name: Solanum gilo

Common names: Scarlet Eggplant, Gilo, Jilo

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: West Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Solanum gilo is a green fruit related to the tomato and the eggplant; the plant which bears it is also called the Scarlet Eggplant. It was once treated as a distinct species, Solanum gilo, but it is now known to be a cultivar group of Solanum aethiopicum (the Ethiopian Eggplant or nakati).

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Image gallery: 9 images
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with orange-red round fruit on green leafy branches close up
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) carries small round orange-red fruit nestled among its large lobed green leaves.
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with green leaves and small orange fruit, close up plant.
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with green leaves and round orange fruit clusters on the stem.
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with round red fruit growing on plant in pot
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with small round red fruit hanging from green leafy branches
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) red fruit with green leaves on plant
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with small red fruit and large green lobed leaves.
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with a round red fruit in a close up view
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) shows a ripe red fruit hanging from a green stem
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with rounded red fruit and large green leaves close up photo
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with several round red fruit hanging from a thick green stem
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with white flower and green leaves on sturdy plant branch
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with white flower and green leaves on stems growing in pots
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) vibrant orange red fruit clusters hanging on green foliage plant
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) clusters of small rounded orange red fruit among large green leaves
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with round red fruit growing in a close up view.
Solanum gilo (Scarlet Eggplant) with ripe red round fruit attached to the stems and leaves.


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