Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong Circular Round
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation
Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Black Mission Fig, Fig
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Black Mission Fig Tree
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Noir Mission Fig Tree
céleri chou
In Spanish
Negro Misión de la Higuera
apio col
In Greek
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Black Tree Fig Missão
aipo couve
In Polish
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Niger Mission ficum
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Moraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Black Mission Fig and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Black Mission Fig and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Mission Fig and Celery Cabbage
Care of Black Mission Fig and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.