Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Lobelia
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
Lobelia
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Lobelie
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Lobelia
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Lobelia
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
λοβηλία
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Lobelia
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Lobelia
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Campanulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Lobelia
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Opuntieae
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Barbary Fig
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Barbary Fig? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Barbary Fig. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Barbary Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Barbary Fig has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and Barbary Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Lobelia and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Barbary Fig season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Lobelia and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Barbary Fig
Care of Lobelia and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.