Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
  
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Blue, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Rust
  
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Rats
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
  
Erysimum cheiri
  
Common Name
Fig, Kadota Fig
  
Wallflower
  
In Hindi
अंजीर
  
पीला Wallflower
  
In German
Feige
  
Yellow Wallflower
  
In French
figue
  
Yellow Wallflower
  
In Spanish
higo
  
alhelí amarillo
  
In Greek
Σύκο
  
κίτρινο Wallflower
  
In Portuguese
Figura
  
Wallflower amarelo
  
In Polish
Figa
  
Żółty Wallflower
  
In Latin
Fig
  
Crocus Wallflower
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Ficus
  
Erysimum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Ficeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available