Barbary Fig

Allamanda

About Barbary Fig and Allamanda

Barbary Fig

Allamanda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Shrub

Origin

Mexico

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica

Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1210-14

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Light Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped

Bell Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers

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

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'

Common Name

Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus

Golden Trumpet Vine

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica

Allamanda

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica

Allamanda

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica

Allamanda

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Allamanda

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά

Allamanda

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica

Allamanda

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Allamanda

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica

Allamanda

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Gentianales

Family

Cactaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill

Allamanda

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Opuntieae

Apocyneae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

212

1 27800

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Properties of Barbary Fig and Allamanda

Wondering what are the properties of Barbary Fig and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Barbary Fig and Allamanda. Barbary Fig has thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Barbary Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Barbary Fig has allergic reactions like and Allamanda has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barbary Fig and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Allamanda

Season and care of Barbary Fig and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Barbary Fig and Allamanda Physical Information

Barbary Fig and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Allamanda are as follows:

Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green

Care of Barbary Fig and Allamanda

Care of Barbary Fig and Allamanda 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 Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.