Black Mission Fig

Sasanqua

About Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua

Black Mission Fig

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Shrub

Origin

Mediterranean, Western Asia

Japan

Types

Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig

Number of Varieties

315

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Habitat

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-1

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, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark 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

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Early Summer

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Wood

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS carica 'Black Mission'

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Black Mission Fig, Fig

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Black Mission Fig Tree

sasanqua

In German

Schwarz Mission Fig Tree

sasanqua

In French

Noir Mission Fig Tree

sasanqua

In Spanish

Negro Misión de la Higuera

sasanqua

In Greek

Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Black Tree Fig Missão

Sasankya

In Polish

Czarny Mission Fig Tree

Sasankya

In Latin

Niger Mission ficum

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Theales

Family

Moraceae

Theaceae

Genus

Ficus

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ficeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

1250

1 27800

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Properties of Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua. Black Mission Fig doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Black Mission Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Black Mission Fig has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like Eye irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua

Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua Physical Information

Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua are as follows:

Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua

Care of Black Mission Fig and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.