Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Cropland, Rocky areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cuneate
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Fig
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Portuguese
Figura
tilaka
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fig and Tilaka
Season and care of Fig and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Fig and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Fig and Tilaka Physical Information
Fig and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Fig and Tilaka are as follows:
Care of Fig and Tilaka
Care of Fig and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.