Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Desert
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Opuntieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barbary Fig and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Barbary Fig and Big leaf Maple
Care of Barbary Fig and Big leaf 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.