Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, 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
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Celery
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
अजवायन
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Sellerie
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Céleri
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Apio
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Aipo
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Seler
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Celery
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barbary Fig and Celery Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Celery are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Celery
Care of Barbary Fig and Celery 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 Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.