Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
Abutilon
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Abutilon
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Abutilon
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Abutilon
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Abutilon
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Abutilon
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Abutilon
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barbary Fig and Abutilon Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Abutilon are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Abutilon
Care of Barbary Fig and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.