Barbary Fig

Black Cherry

About Barbary Fig and Black Cherry

Barbary Fig

Black Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

Mexico

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica

Number of Varieties

820

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Habitat

Desert

Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-123-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm2,438.40 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm914.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped

Oblanceolate , Ovate

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness

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, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Cough, Sedative, Tonic

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 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

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

PRUNUS serotina

Common Name

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

Black Cherry

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica

ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica

Schwarz Kirschbaum

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica

Noir Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Negro del cerezo

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά

Μαύρο Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica

Árvore de cereja preta

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Czarny Cherry Tree

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica

Prunus serotina 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

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

220

1 27800

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Properties of Barbary Fig and Black Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Black Cherry

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

Barbary Fig and Black Cherry Physical Information

Barbary Fig and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Black Cherry are as follows:

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

Care of Barbary Fig and Black Cherry

Care of Barbary Fig and Black 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 Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.