Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
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
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
Gazania
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Gazania
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Gazania
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Gazania
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
Gazania
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Gazania
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Gazania
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Gazania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Opuntieae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Gazania
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Barbary Fig and Gazania Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Gazania are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Gazania
Care of Barbary Fig and Gazania 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 Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.