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About Citron and Barbary Fig

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
1.3 Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico
1.4 Types
etrog
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
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1.5 Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12-5
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
240.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
240.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
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3.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
180.00 cm
Rank: 70 (Overall)
180.00 cm
Rank: 70 (Overall)
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3.2 Plant Color
3.2.1 Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
3.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
3.2.3 Fruit Color
Yellow
Reddish Plum
3.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
3.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
3.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
3.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
3.3 Shape
3.3.1 Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Globe shaped
3.4 Thorns
24% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
4 Season
4.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
4.2 Growing Conditions
4.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
4.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
4.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
4.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
4.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
34% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
4.3 Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
5 Care
5.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
5.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
5.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
5.5 Watering Plants
5.5.2 Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
5.5.4 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
5.5.6 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
5.5.8 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
5.6 Soil
5.6.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
5.6.3 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
5.6.5 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
5.8 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
5.9 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
5.11 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5.12 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
5.13 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
6 Facts
6.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
7.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
7.3 Fruits
7.3.1 Showy Fruit
84% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7.3.7 Edible Fruit
95% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7.4 Fragrance
7.4.1 Fragrant Flower
61% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
8.2.1 Fragrant Fruit
65% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
8.4.4 Fragrant Leaf
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
8.5.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
8.11 Showy Foliage
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
9.3 Showy Bark
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
9.4 Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
9.5 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
9.6 Evergreen
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
9.8 Invasive
1% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
9.9 Self-Sowing
49% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
9.10 Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
9.11 Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
10 Benefits
10.1 Uses
10.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
10.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
10.1.4 Edible Uses
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
10.2.1 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
10.3 Plant Benefits
10.3.1 Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
10.3.2 Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
10.3.3 Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
10.5 Used As Indoor Plant
18% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
10.7 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
10.10 Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
11.3 Common Name
Citron
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
11.3.1 In Hindi
नीबू
Opuntia ficus-indica
11.3.2 In German
Zitrone
Opuntia ficus-indica
11.3.3 In French
Citron
Opuntia ficus-indica
11.3.4 In Spanish
Cidra
Opuntia ficus-indica
11.4.1 In Greek
Κίτρο
Φραγκοσυκιά
11.4.2 In Portuguese
cidra
Opuntia ficus-indica
11.4.3 In Polish
Cytryna
Opuntia ficus-indica
11.4.4 In Latin
Chron
Opuntia ficus-indica
12 Classification
12.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
12.3 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
13.2 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
13.3 Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
13.4 Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
13.5 Genus
Citrus
Opuntia Mill
13.6 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
13.7 Tribe
Citreae
Opuntieae
13.8 Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Opuntioideae
13.10 Number of Species
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Properties of Citron and Barbary Fig

Wondering what are the properties of Citron and Barbary Fig? We provide you with everything About Citron and Barbary Fig. Citron has thorns and Barbary Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Citron does not have fragrant flowers. Citron has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Barbary Fig has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Citron and Barbary Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Citron and Barbary Fig

Season and care of Citron and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Citron and Barbary Fig Physical Information

Citron and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Barbary Fig are as follows:

  • Citron flower color: White and Purple

  • Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange

  • Barbary Fig leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Barbary Fig

Care of Citron and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.