Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig, Black Mission Fig
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Clay soil areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use 6-6-6 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
For making oil, Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
FICUS carica 'Brown Turkey'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Brown Turkey Fig, Fig
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
In German
Crested Iris
Brown Türkei Fig Tree
In French
Crested Iris
Brown Turquie Fig Tree
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Turquía marrón de la Higuera
In Greek
Crested Iris
Μπράουν Τουρκία Fig Tree
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Brown Figueira Turquia
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Brown, p Turcia ligno
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Brown Turkey Fig
Season and care of Crested Iris and Brown Turkey Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Brown Turkey Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Brown Turkey Fig season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brown Turkey Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brown Turkey Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Brown Turkey Fig Physical Information
Crested Iris and Brown Turkey Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Brown Turkey Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 450.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Brown Turkey Fig are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Brown Turkey Fig flower color: Green
- Brown Turkey Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Brown Turkey Fig
Care of Crested Iris and Brown Turkey Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brown Turkey Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brown Turkey Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.