Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
Not Available
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
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 for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cardon
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cardon
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cardon
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cardon
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
Cardon
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cardon
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cardon
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Opuntieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Cardon
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
Barbary Fig and Cardon Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Cardon are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barbary Fig and Cardon
Care of Barbary Fig and Cardon 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 Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.