Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vines
Origin
Mexico
Australia, China, India, Japan
Types
Not Available
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Light
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun
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
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
ascites
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem
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
NA
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Epipremnum aureum
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Hunter's robe, Money plant
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
मनी प्लांट
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Geld-Anlage
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
usine de l'argent
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
planta de dinero
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
φυτό χρήματα
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
planta de dinheiro
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
pieniądze roślin
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
pecuniam herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Epipremnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Opuntieae
Monstereae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Monsteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Moneyplant
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Moneyplant is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Moneyplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moneyplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Moneyplant is Loamy while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moneyplant is Neutral.
Barbary Fig and Moneyplant Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Moneyplant physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Moneyplant height is Not Available and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Moneyplant are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Moneyplant flower color: White
- Moneyplant leaf color: Yellow
Care of Barbary Fig and Moneyplant
Care of Barbary Fig and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.