Barbary Fig

Amur Maple

About Barbary Fig and Amur Maple

Barbary Fig

Amur Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

Mexico

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica

Number of Varieties

820

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Habitat

Desert

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-123-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

7-1

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, 14

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Keep Slightly Dry

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

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

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

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

Acer ginnala

Common Name

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

Amur Maple

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica

अमुर मेपल

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica

Amur-Ahorn

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica

érable de l'Amour

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica

arce de Amur

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά

Amur Maple

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica

de bordo amur

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica

klon amur

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica

amur acernis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Cactaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Opuntieae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

2128

1 27800

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Properties of Barbary Fig and Amur Maple

Wondering what are the properties of Barbary Fig and Amur Maple? We provide you with everything About Barbary Fig and Amur Maple. Barbary Fig has thorns and Amur Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Barbary Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Barbary Fig has allergic reactions like and Amur Maple 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 Amur Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Amur Maple

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

Barbary Fig and Amur Maple Physical Information

Barbary Fig and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Amur Maple are as follows:

Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green

Care of Barbary Fig and Amur Maple

Care of Barbary Fig and Amur Maple 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 Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.