Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Dry areas
Desert, Grassland
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Olive
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
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Garland
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
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Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
अंजीर
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Echte Feige
Igel Kaktus
In French
Ficus carica
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Ficus carica
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Celeste Fig
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Ficus carica
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Pachycereeae
Properties of Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Hedgehog Cactus 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 Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Celeste Fig and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.