Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Dry areas
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Garland
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Sakaki
In German
Echte Feige
Sperrstrauch
In French
Ficus carica
Sakaki
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Sakaki
In Greek
Celeste Fig
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Sakaki
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Sakaki
In Latin
Ficus carica
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Sakaki
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Sakaki Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Sakaki are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Celeste Fig and Sakaki
Care of Celeste Fig and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.