Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
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
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
अजवाइन
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Ajowan
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Ajowan
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
aipo
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
seler
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Barbary Fig and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Ajwain plant
Care of Barbary Fig and Ajwain plant 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 Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.