Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Carnegiea gigantea
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Garland
Used as firewood, Used As Food, 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, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Saguaro
In German
Echte Feige
Saguaro
In French
Ficus carica
Saguaro
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Saguaro
In Greek
Celeste Fig
Saguaro
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Saguaro
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Saguaro
In Latin
Ficus carica
Saguaro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Saguaro. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Saguaro doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Saguaro 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 Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Saguaro
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saguaro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Saguaro is Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Saguaro Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Saguaro are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color:
Care of Celeste Fig and Saguaro
Care of Celeste Fig and Saguaro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saguaro 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 Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.