Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Saraca asoca
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
रो अंजीर
In German
SARACA indica
Birkenfeige
In French
Saraca indica
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
indica Saraca
higo llorón
In Greek
Saraca indica
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
chorando fig
In Polish
Saraca indica
płacz rys
In Latin
Saraca indica
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ashoka and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Ashoka and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Ashoka and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ashoka and Weeping Fig
Care of Ashoka and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done 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 Ashoka 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.