Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Dry areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Garland
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
अंजीर
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Echte Feige
Bartn
In French
Ficus carica
sweet william
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Celeste Fig
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
william doce
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
słodki William
In Latin
Ficus carica
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Sweet William
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Sweet William Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Sweet William are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Sweet William
Care of Celeste Fig and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.