Barbary Fig

Bird Cherry

About Barbary Fig and Bird Cherry

Barbary Fig

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

Mexico

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

8100

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Habitat

Desert

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-123-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm600.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

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

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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

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Birds

Allergy

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

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

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

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 for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

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

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

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

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Rosales

Family

Cactaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Opuntieae

Acacieae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

2100

1 27800

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Properties of Barbary Fig and Bird Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Bird Cherry

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

Barbary Fig and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Barbary Fig and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Barbary Fig and Bird Cherry

Care of Barbary Fig and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.