Barbary Fig

Citron

About Barbary Fig and Citron

Barbary Fig

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Fruit

Origin

Mexico

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica

etrog

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-129-11

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 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Transplanting

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

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Medium

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, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

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 a nutritious food item, 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

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

CITRUS medica

Common Name

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

Citron

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica

नीबू

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica

Zitrone

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica

Citron

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Cidra

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica

cidra

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Cytryna

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Cactaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Opuntieae

Citreae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Barbary Fig and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Citron

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

Barbary Fig and Citron Physical Information

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

Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Barbary Fig and Citron

Care of Barbary Fig and Citron 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 Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.