Quiver Tree

Barbary Fig

About Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig

Quiver Tree

Barbary Fig

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Mexico

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-5

Sunset Zone

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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Globe shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Requires very little pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE dichotoma

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

Common Name

Kokerboom Quiver Tree

Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus

In Hindi

तरकश ट्री

Opuntia ficus-indica

In German

Köcherbaum

Opuntia ficus-indica

In French

Quiver Tree

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Spanish

Árbol de la aljaba

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Greek

φαρέτρα Δέντρο

Φραγκοσυκιά

In Portuguese

Árvore do quiver

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Polish

Quiver Drzewo

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Latin

pharetram ligno

Opuntia ficus-indica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Aloaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Aloe

Opuntia Mill

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Opuntieae

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

5002

1 27800

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Properties of Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig

Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Barbary Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Barbary Fig has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig

Season and care of Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig Physical Information

Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig are as follows:

Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green

Care of Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig

Care of Quiver Tree and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quiver Tree 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.