Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cactus
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Allergy
-
Poisonous when unripe
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Garland
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
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Celeste Fig, Fig
In German
Cardon
Echte Feige
In French
Cardon
Ficus carica
In Spanish
Cardon
Ficus carica
In Greek
Cardon
Celeste Fig
In Portuguese
Cardon
Figueira-comum
In Polish
Cardon
Figowiec pospolity
In Latin
Cardon
Ficus carica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Ficeae
Properties of Cardon and Celeste Fig
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Celeste Fig? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Celeste Fig. Cardon has thorns and Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like and Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like . 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 Cardon and Celeste Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Celeste Fig
Season and care of Cardon and Celeste Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Celeste Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and Celeste Fig season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Celeste Fig Physical Information
Cardon and Celeste Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Celeste Fig are as follows:
Care of Cardon and Celeste Fig
Care of Cardon and Celeste Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.