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Barbary Fig
Barbary Fig

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About Barbary Fig and Candelabro

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Spurge

Origin

Mexico
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Types

Opuntia ficus-indica
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Number of Varieties

8-
0 40000
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Habitat

Desert
Desert, Semi arid regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-12-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-5
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Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm200.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm6.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange
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Flower Color Modifier

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Fruit Color

Reddish Plum
Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Green
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Leaf Color in Winter

Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped
Needle like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage

Well drained
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Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Needs very little water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
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Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
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Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
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Self-Sowing

Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Insects

Allergy

-
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
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Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica
PACHYCEREUS weberi

Common Name

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

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica
candelabro

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica
candelabro

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica
candelabro

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica
candelabro

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά
candelabro

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica
candelabro

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica
candelabro

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica
candelabro

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill
Browningia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Tribe

Opuntieae
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Subfamily

Opuntioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

2-
1 27800
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Properties of Barbary Fig and Candelabro

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

Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Candelabro

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

Barbary Fig and Candelabro Physical Information

Barbary Fig and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Candelabro are as follows:

  • Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange

  • Barbary Fig leaf color: Green

  • Candelabro flower color:

  • Candelabro leaf color:

Care of Barbary Fig and Candelabro

Care of Barbary Fig and Candelabro 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 Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.