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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial and Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants

Origin

Mexico
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

Opuntia ficus-indica
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

81600
0 40000
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Habitat

Desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-123-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-5
9 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm45.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Globe shaped
Long Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

In Summer

Lots of watering
Moderate

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Rodents
-

Allergy

-
Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant

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
Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA ficus-indica
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Common Name

Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

In Hindi

Opuntia ficus-indica
स्वीट विलियम

In German

Opuntia ficus-indica
Bartn

In French

Opuntia ficus-indica
sweet william

In Spanish

Opuntia ficus-indica
Guillermo dulce

In Greek

Φραγκοσυκιά
είδος γαρύφαλλου

In Portuguese

Opuntia ficus-indica
william doce

In Polish

Opuntia ficus-indica
słodki William

In Latin

Opuntia ficus-indica
amaranthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae
Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Opuntia Mill
Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Opuntieae
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Subfamily

Opuntioideae
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Number of Species

275
1 27800
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Difference Between Barbary Fig and Sweet William

If you are confused whether Barbary Fig or Sweet William are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Barbary Fig and Sweet William Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Barbary Fig are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Sweet William fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring and fertilize in summer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Barbary Fig and Sweet William if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Barbary Fig and Sweet William

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Barbary Fig and Sweet William. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Barbary Fig and Sweet William as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Barbary Fig is Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea and Hangover whereas of Sweet William is Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula and Swelling. Barbary Fig has beauty benefits as follows: Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises and Remove blemishes while Sweet William has beauty benefits as follows: Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises and Remove blemishes.

Compare Facts of Barbary Fig vs Sweet William

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Barbary Fig vs Sweet William and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Barbary Fig are whereas of Sweet William have Asthma respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Barbary Fig has showy fruits and Sweet William has no showy fruits. Also Barbary Fig is not flowering and Sweet William is not flowering . You can compare Barbary Fig and Sweet William facts and facts of other plants too.