Barbary Fig

Marigold

About Barbary Fig and Marigold

Barbary Fig

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Mexico

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

850

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Habitat

Desert

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-129-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm40.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

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

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

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

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

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

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Seeds

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, Used As Food

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

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

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

Marigold

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica

गेंदा

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica

Ringelblume

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica

Souci

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Caléndula

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά

κατιφές

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica

Malmequer

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica

Nogietek

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Asterales

Family

Cactaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill

Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Opuntieae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

250

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Properties of Barbary Fig and Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Barbary Fig and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Barbary Fig and Marigold. Barbary Fig has thorns and Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Barbary Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Barbary Fig has allergic reactions like and Marigold has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barbary Fig and Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Marigold

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

Barbary Fig and Marigold Physical Information

Barbary Fig and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Marigold are as follows:

Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Barbary Fig and Marigold

Care of Barbary Fig and Marigold 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 Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.