Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water carefully
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Arjuna
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
रो अंजीर
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Birkenfeige
In French
Terminalia arjuna
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
higo llorón
In Greek
arjuna
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
chorando fig
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
płacz rys
In Latin
arjuna
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Weeping Fig
Care of Arjuna Tree and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.