Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
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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
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Vine, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
AMPELASTER carolinianus
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Climbing Aster
In German
Echte Feige
Hortensie
In French
Ficus carica
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Hortensia
In Greek
Celeste Fig
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Hortensja
In Latin
Ficus carica
Hibiscus
Family
Moraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Climbing Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Climbing Aster has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe. 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 Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Climbing Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Climbing Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Climbing Aster is Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Climbing Aster height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Climbing Aster flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Climbing Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster
Care of Celeste Fig and Climbing Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Climbing Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Climbing Aster needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.