Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
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Habitat
Dry areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Garland
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In German
Echte Feige
Hatiora
In French
Ficus carica
Hatiora
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Hatiora
In Greek
Celeste Fig
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Hatiora
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
hatiora
In Latin
Ficus carica
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Rhipsalideae
Properties of Celeste Fig and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Hatiora. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Hatiora 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 Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Hatiora
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celeste Fig and Hatiora Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Celeste Fig and Hatiora
Care of Celeste Fig and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.