Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Purple, Black
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Black Mission Fig, Fig
In Hindi
desert broom
Black Mission Fig Tree
In German
Wüste Besen
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
In French
desert broom
Noir Mission Fig Tree
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Negro Misión de la Higuera
In Greek
desert broom
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Black Tree Fig Missão
In Polish
desert broom
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
In Latin
desert broom
Niger Mission ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Black Mission Fig
Season and care of Desert Broom and Black Mission Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Black Mission Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Black Mission Fig Physical Information
Desert Broom and Black Mission Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Black Mission Fig are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
- Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Black Mission Fig
Care of Desert Broom and Black Mission Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.