Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit, Tree
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
  
Not Available
  
Types
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
  
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
  
High Potash Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Rust
  
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Rats
  
Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
  
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
  
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
  
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
  
Phyllanthus emblica
  
Common Name
Fig, Kadota Fig
  
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
  
In Hindi
अंजीर
  
आमला
  
In German
Feige
  
Stachelbeere
  
In French
figue
  
Groseille à maquereau
  
In Spanish
higo
  
Grosella
  
In Greek
Σύκο
  
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
  
In Portuguese
Figura
  
Groselha
  
In Polish
Figa
  
Agrest
  
In Latin
Fig
  
hominem
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Phyllanthaceae
  
Genus
Ficus
  
Phyllanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Ficeae
  
Phyllantheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kadota Fig and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Kadota Fig and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kadota Fig and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Kadota Fig and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Kadota Fig and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Kadota Fig and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.