Barbary Fig

Jonathan Apple

About Barbary Fig and Jonathan Apple

Barbary Fig

Jonathan Apple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Fruit

Origin

Mexico

Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica

Number of Varieties

850

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Habitat

Desert

Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-124-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

White, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Light Yellow, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, 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

Medium

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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Birds

Allergy

Mouth itching, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits

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 Food, Wood is used for making furniture

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

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'

Common Name

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

Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica

जोनाथन सेब

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica

Jonathan (Apfel)

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica

Jonathan (pomme)

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Jonathan manzana

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά

Jonathan μήλο

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica

Jonathan maçã

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Jonatan (jabłko)

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica

Apple Ionathan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Rosales

Family

Cactaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill

Malus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Opuntieae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

250

1 27800

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Properties of Barbary Fig and Jonathan Apple

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Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Jonathan Apple

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

Barbary Fig and Jonathan Apple Physical Information

Barbary Fig and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Jonathan Apple are as follows:

Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green

Care of Barbary Fig and Jonathan Apple

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