Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Fullers Karde
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Opuntieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barbary Fig and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Barbary Fig and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.