Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, China
Types
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
not available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Black Mission Fig, Fig
Longan
In Hindi
Black Mission Fig Tree
Longan
In German
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
Longan
In French
Noir Mission Fig Tree
longane
In Spanish
Negro Misión de la Higuera
Longan
In Greek
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
Longan
In Portuguese
Black Tree Fig Missão
Longan
In Polish
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
Longan
In Latin
Niger Mission ficum
Longan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Longan
Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Longan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mission Fig and Longan Physical Information
Black Mission Fig and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Longan are as follows:
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Mission Fig and Longan
Care of Black Mission Fig and Longan 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 Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.