Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Cropland, Rocky areas
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Beans
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS carica
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Fig
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Feige
Cotyledon
In French
figue
Cotyledon
In Spanish
higo
Cotyledon
In Greek
Σύκο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Figura
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Fig and Cotyledon
Season and care of Fig and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Fig and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Fig and Cotyledon Physical Information
Fig and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fig and Cotyledon are as follows:
Fig flower color: Green
Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Fig and Cotyledon
Care of Fig and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.