Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Sandy areas
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Artichoke
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Artichoke
रो अंजीर
In German
Artischocke
Birkenfeige
In French
Artichaut
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Alcachofa
higo llorón
In Greek
αγκινάρα
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
chorando fig
In Polish
Karczoch
płacz rys
In Latin
cactus
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Artichoke and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Artichoke and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Weeping Fig season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Artichoke and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Weeping Fig
Care of Artichoke and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.