Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Types
Not Available
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Desert
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
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
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Barberry
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
Burberry
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Burberry
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Burberry
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Burberry
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
Burberry
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Burberry
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
kwaśnica
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Opuntieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Barberry
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barbary Fig and Barberry Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Barberry are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Barberry
Care of Barbary Fig and Barberry 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 Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
