Barbary Fig

Breadfruit

About Barbary Fig and Breadfruit

Barbary Fig

Breadfruit

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Fruit

Origin

Mexico

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica

Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert

Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1210-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

12-9

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 cm2,600.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

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, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

20-20-20 amount, 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

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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

Coarse

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

Allergy

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss

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 for its medicinal properties

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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

ARTOCARPUS altilis

Common Name

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

Breadfruit

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica

Breadfruit Tree

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica

Brotfruchtbaum

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica

Breadfruit Arbre

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica

árbol del pan

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά

αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica

Árvore de fruta-pão

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Breadfruit drzewo

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica

Arum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Urticales

Family

Cactaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill

Artocarpus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Opuntieae

Artocarpeae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

260

1 27800

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Properties of Barbary Fig and Breadfruit

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

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Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Breadfruit

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

Barbary Fig and Breadfruit Physical Information

Barbary Fig and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Breadfruit are as follows:

Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Barbary Fig and Breadfruit

Care of Barbary Fig and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.