Author: Elvira Bowen

Description/Taste Celeste figs boast a pastel pink flesh that appears to be heavily speckled with tiny seeds. These “seeds” are actually unfertilized fruit ovaries which give the fig its subtle resin like taste. Also known as the Sugar fig, the flesh of the Celeste fig has a rich, honey sweet flavor. Are Celeste figs sweet? […]

Yes the Rubber Plant is (mildly) poisonous to pets and humans. Many Ficus plants including F. elastica have a milky irritating sap in the stems and leaves that can cause gastrointestinal issues if eaten and skin irritation if the sap is allowed to rest on the skin for a time or gets into small cuts. […]

Harmful “fake” estrogens from cleaning products, the environment, and pesticides on our foods disrupt optimal endocrine function. Dried figs are one of the few foods that help fight off these fake estrogens and help to rebalance your hormones naturally. Are figs good for estrogen? Some foods naturally help remove harmful estrogens, and figs are one […]

Weeping fig (also known as the ficus tree) grows as a large broadleaf evergreen tree in tropical and subtropical climates, but it is more often grown as a houseplant in homes, offices, and featured in interior commercial landscaping. Why are ficus called weeping figs? Why are they known as Weeping Figs though? This is because […]

The fruits are not toxic, but they don’t taste good! Even when ripe, the fruit of the fiddle leaf fig tree has leathery skin. They are not sweet like the typical figs we consume and are said to range from bland to a bit tart and have an unpleasant mouth-drying effect. Not particularly appetizing! Can […]

Ficus berries/figs are typically non-toxic to people. Some figs however can be bitter to taste. Eating too many Ficus berries/figs and consuming them with the seeds can however cause gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating, and increased pressure on the liver and kidneys. Can figs poison you? ANSWER: Yes, it can be poisonous in certain situations. If you […]

Powdered sugar mixed with boric acid powder or cornmeal can kill the ants that eat it. Plant a circle of ant-repelling plants around the fig tree – Odoriferous plants like geranium, chrysanthemum and garlic are known to repel ants. Make protective cordon around the tree with these plants. What can I spray on my fig […]

In Greek and Roman mythology , figs are sometimes associated with Dionysus (pronounced dye-uh-NYE-suhs), god of wine and drunkenness, and with Priapus (pronounced pry-AY-puhs), a satyr (half-man, half-goat) who symbolized sexual desire. What are figs symbolic of? Given the fig’s prominent role in the generation of humanity as we know it, it’s no surprise that […]

figs and italian culture Figs have long held an esteemed position in Italian culture representing fertility, peace and prosperity. To describe a fig tree as a member of the family is going a bit too far, but just a bit. What do Italians use figs for? Figs are higher in fiber than any other common […]

Figs are a natural mild laxative and have been used as such since the Ancient Egyptians. The fruit has also been used as a mouth cleaner and to relieve chest congestion. What does a fig tree represent in Italian culture? Menniti says this love of fig trees comes from reverence for a historical means of […]

According to their colour, figs are classified in three groups: white, red and black. The white varieties have a white, yellowish and even green colour. The most tasty ones are the golden yellow or greenish. What are all the colors of figs Scrubs? Our Core Colors are Black, Ceil Blue, Graphite, Navy, Burgundy, and Royal […]

The appropriate treatment for this condition is simple nonadherent dressing and analgesic drugs. Topical or systemic steroids have been suggested by some investigators. Sun protection to prevent hyperpigmentation due to exposure to UV light is advised. Why do figs make my lips burn? Many people erroneously believe that there are tiny hairs or prickles on […]

Fig has also been included among those plant foods responsible for ‘latex-fruit syndrome”, an allergic disease resulting from cross-sensitisation to latex (Hevea brasiliensis) and several types of fruits including papaya, avocado, banana, chestnut, passion fruit, fig, melon, mango, kiwi, pineapple, peach, and tomato. Do figs contain latex? When figs are cut at the stem, a […]

Fig is one of the most salt and drought tolerant crops. It can tolerate a fairly high level of sulphate or chloride salt. Medium to heavy, calcareous, well drained, deep (about 1 m ) soil having pH of 7-8 is ideally suitable cultivation of fig. What are figs called in India? anjeerScientifically called Ficus racemosa, […]

Fig Newtons aren’t toxic to dogs, so there’s no reason to panic if your dog snags a couple. That doesn’t mean you should allow your dog to eat them, though, as they’re full of sugar, salt, wheat, and other things that dogs have no business eating. If you decide to offer your dog one as […]

The Desert King will produce fruit two years after planting, so mark this milestone on your calendar for the summer of 2024. How big do Desert King fig trees get? Mature standard trees grow to 25′ tall and 40′ wide if not pruned, semi-dwarf trees can get 12-15′ tall. How fast does a fig tree […]

What is Fig Poisoning? Like many plants, while figs are perfectly safe for humans, the fruit, leaves and sap of figs and fig trees is toxic and irritating to your cat. While the toxicity of figs is low to moderate, if you suspect your cat has ingested any toxic substance you should seek immediate veterinary […]