Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Osage Orange
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Osage orange
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Maclura
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Osage Orange and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Osage Orange and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Barbary Fig
Care of Osage Orange and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Osage Orange 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.