Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Dry areas
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
Oval or Rounded
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
Lobed
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?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Poisonous when unripe
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Garland
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 'Celeste'
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Copper iris
In Hindi
अंजीर
Copper Iris
In German
Echte Feige
Copper Iris
In French
Ficus carica
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Celeste Fig
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Copper Iris
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Ficus carica
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Copper Iris
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celeste Fig and Copper Iris Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Copper Iris are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste 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 Celeste Fig and Copper Iris
Care of Celeste Fig and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.