Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
Opuntia ficus-indica
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Desert
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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 let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
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
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Green Beans
In Hindi
Opuntia ficus-indica
फलियां
In German
Opuntia ficus-indica
Bohnen
In French
Opuntia ficus-indica
haricots
In Spanish
Opuntia ficus-indica
Green Beans
In Greek
Φραγκοσυκιά
φασόλια
In Portuguese
Opuntia ficus-indica
feijões
In Polish
Opuntia ficus-indica
fasola
In Latin
Opuntia ficus-indica
fabam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Opuntia Mill
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Barbary Fig and Spring Beans
Season and care of Barbary Fig and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Barbary Fig and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barbary Fig and Spring Beans Physical Information
Barbary Fig and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barbary Fig and Spring Beans are as follows:
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Barbary Fig and Spring Beans
Care of Barbary Fig and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.