Barbary Fig

Brazilwood

About Barbary Fig and Brazilwood

Barbary Fig

Brazilwood

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

1.3 Origin

Mexico

Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

1.4 Types

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Desert

Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1210-15

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-5

12-10

1.8 Sunset Zone

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

H2, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

240.00 cm610.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

180.00 cm670.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

Yellow, Lemon yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Dark Salmon, Sienna

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Globe shaped

Pinnate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Salt

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 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, Requires consistently moist soil

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

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

Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Salt

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Good for skin

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Seeds, Wood

6.2.3 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

Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

CAESALPINIA echinata

7.2 Common Name

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

Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica

Brazilwood Tree

7.2.2 In German

Opuntia ficus-indica

Brasil Baum

7.2.3 In French

Opuntia ficus-indica

Brazilwood Arbre

7.2.4 In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Árbol de palo de brasil

7.2.5 In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά

brazilwood Δέντρο

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica

Árvore de pau-brasil

7.2.7 In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica

brazylijskich Drzewo

7.2.8 In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica

Brazilwood ligno

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Caryophyllales

Fabales

8.5 Family

Cactaceae

Fabaceae

8.6 Genus

Opuntia Mill

Caesalpinia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Opuntieae

Caesalpinieae

8.9 Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Caesalpinioideae

8.10 Number of Species

NANA

1 27800

Properties of Barbary Fig and Brazilwood

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

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Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Brazilwood

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

Barbary Fig and Brazilwood Physical Information

Barbary Fig and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Brazilwood are as follows:

Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Barbary Fig and Brazilwood

Care of Barbary Fig and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.