Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
Joshua Tree
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Joshua Tree
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Opuntieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barbary Fig and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Joshua Tree
Care of Barbary Fig and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.