Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Dry areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Garland
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Echte Feige
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Ficus carica
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Celeste Fig
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Ficus carica
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Celeste Fig and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.