Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Dry areas
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Garland
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
अंजीर
sweetshrub
In German
Echte Feige
sweetshrub
In French
Ficus carica
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Ficus carica
sweetshrub
In Greek
Celeste Fig
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
sweetshrub
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
sweetshrub
In Latin
Ficus carica
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Sweetshrub
Care of Celeste Fig and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.