Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Types
Opuntia ficus-indica
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Desert
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Medium
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, 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
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Barbary Fig and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Black Raspberry
Care of Barbary Fig and Black Raspberry 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 Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.