Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
Opuntia ficus-indica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Herb
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
Hydrangea
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Hortensie
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Hortensia
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Hortensia
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Hortênsia
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Hortensja
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Centaurea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Cornflower
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barbary Fig and Cornflower Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Cornflower are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Cornflower
Care of Barbary Fig and Cornflower 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 Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.