| Botanical Name | Solanum ovigerum |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Solanum |
| Specie | Ovigerum |
| Local Name in Urdu | 'Numaishi bengan' |
| Common Name | Eggplant 'Easter eggs' |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Cultivar Name | 'Golden eggs' |
| Fragrant or Not | No |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Bushy plant |
| Height | 10-15 inches |
| Spacing | 1 ft |
| Flowering Months | Spring |
| Flower Color | Violet/light purple |
| Growing Areas | All over Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sun/part shade |
| Soil pH | Unknown |
| Propagation | Seeds |
| Uses | Ornamental show piece |
| Other Details | Ornamental eggplant 'Golden eggs' or 'Easter eggs' is an amazing plant, it has pale green leaves and lovely pale purple flowers followed by a white small oblong fruit which turns golden yellow upon ripening. The plant can be a nice feature for a table center piece. Ripe or unripe fruits can also be used as a decoration in bowls. Fun thing is people will ask about these curious little fruits and children just love to play with these coloured fruits. Propagation is by seeds sown in late summer to early fall. |
