Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig, Black Mission Fig
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-11
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water deeply about once a week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, 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, Use 6-6-6 amounts
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Poisonous
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Brown Turkey'
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Brown Turkey Fig, Fig
Copper iris
In Hindi
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
Copper Iris
In German
Brown Türkei Fig Tree
Copper Iris
In French
Brown Turquie Fig Tree
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Turquía marrón de la Higuera
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Μπράουν Τουρκία Fig Tree
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Brown Figueira Turquia
Copper Iris
In Polish
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Brown, p Turcia ligno
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Brown Turkey Fig and Copper Iris
Season and care of Brown Turkey Fig and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Brown Turkey Fig and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brown Turkey Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Brown Turkey Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brown Turkey Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brown Turkey Fig and Copper Iris Physical Information
Brown Turkey Fig and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Brown Turkey Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 450.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Brown Turkey Fig and Copper Iris are as follows:
Brown Turkey Fig flower color: Green
Brown Turkey Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Brown Turkey Fig and Copper Iris
Care of Brown Turkey Fig and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brown Turkey Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brown Turkey Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.