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About Kadota Fig and Pinkroot

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Mediterranean, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
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Number of Varieties

61
0 40000
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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-104-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
8-1

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
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm91.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

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
Clay, 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 off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds, Rust
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Rats
Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Spigelia marilandica

Common Name

Fig, Kadota Fig
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

In Hindi

अंजीर
pinkroot

In German

Feige
Spigelia

In French

figue
Spigelia

In Spanish

higo
Spigelia

In Greek

Σύκο
Spigelia

In Portuguese

Figura
Spigelia

In Polish

Figa
Spigelia

In Latin

Fig
Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales
Gentianales

Family

Moraceae
Loganiceae

Genus

Ficus
Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ficeae
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

75060
1 27800
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Properties of Kadota Fig and Pinkroot

Wondering what are the properties of Kadota Fig and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Kadota Fig and Pinkroot. Kadota Fig doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot doesn't have thorns. Also Kadota Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Kadota Fig has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kadota Fig and Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Kadota Fig and Pinkroot

Season and care of Kadota Fig and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Kadota Fig and Pinkroot Physical Information

Kadota Fig and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and Pinkroot are as follows:

  • Kadota Fig flower color: Green

  • Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow

  • Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Kadota Fig and Pinkroot

Care of Kadota Fig and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.