Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Virginia
Habitat
Dry areas
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-10
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In German
Echte Feige
Wassernabel
In French
Ficus carica
pennywort
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Centella
In Greek
Celeste Fig
pennywort
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
conchelo
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
wąkrota
In Latin
Ficus carica
pennywort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Celeste Fig and Pennywort
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Pennywort? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Pennywort. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Pennywort doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Pennywort 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 Pennywort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Pennywort
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Pennywort Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Pennywort are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Pennywort
Care of Celeste Fig and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pennywort 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 Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.