Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America
Mexico
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
12-5
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Globe shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
Echeveria
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Echeveria
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Echeveria
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Echeveria
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
Echeveria
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Echeveria
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Aeonium
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echeveria
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Echeveria and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Echeveria and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Barbary Fig season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echeveria and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Echeveria and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Echeveria and Barbary Fig
Care of Echeveria and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echeveria 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.
