Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Common Fig, Ficus carica
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Habitat
Cropland, Rocky areas
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Fig
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
अंजीर
tail flower
In German
Feige
Schwanz Blume
In French
figue
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
higo
tail flower
In Greek
Σύκο
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Figura
Tailflower
In Polish
Figa
Anturium Andrego
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fig and Tail Flower
Season and care of Fig and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Fig and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Fig and Tail Flower Physical Information
Fig and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fig and Tail Flower are as follows:
Care of Fig and Tail Flower
Care of Fig and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.