Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Dry areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-13
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, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Garland
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Sugar Apple
In German
Echte Feige
Zuckerapfel
In French
Ficus carica
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Celeste Fig
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Pinha
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Ficus carica
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Magnoliales
Family
Moraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celeste Fig and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Sugar Apple
Care of Celeste Fig and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.