Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Garland
Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
अंजीर
meadow saffron
In German
Echte Feige
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Ficus carica
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Celeste Fig
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Ficus carica
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron
Care of Celeste Fig and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
