Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Black Mission Fig, Fig
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Black Mission Fig Tree
Aaron Caladium
In German
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
Aaron Caladium
In French
Noir Mission Fig Tree
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Negro Misión de la Higuera
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Black Tree Fig Missão
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Niger Mission ficum
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mission Fig and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Black Mission Fig and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Mission Fig and Aaron Caladium
Care of Black Mission Fig and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.