Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Rats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
CITRUS hystrix
Common Name
Fig, Kadota Fig
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
In Hindi
अंजीर
काफ़िर लाइम
In German
Feige
Kaffernlimette
In Greek
Σύκο
Καφρός Lime
In Portuguese
Figura
Kaffir Lime
In Polish
Figa
kaffir wapno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kadota Fig and Kaffir Lime
Season and care of Kadota Fig and Kaffir Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and Kaffir Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Kadota Fig and Kaffir Lime Physical Information
Kadota Fig and Kaffir Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and Kaffir Lime are as follows:
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
- Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Kadota Fig and Kaffir Lime
Care of Kadota Fig and Kaffir Lime 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 Kaffir Lime pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaffir Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.