Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Eye irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
-
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Black Mission Fig, Fig
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Black Mission Fig Tree
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
Octopus tree
In French
Noir Mission Fig Tree
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Negro Misión de la Higuera
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Black Tree Fig Missão
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Niger Mission ficum
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Moraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mission Fig and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Black Mission Fig and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Mission Fig and Octopus Tree
Care of Black Mission Fig and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.