Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
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
Caterpillars
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
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Birkenfeige
In French
Baobab
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Baobab
higo llorón
In Greek
Baobab
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
baobá
chorando fig
In Polish
Baobab
płacz rys
In Latin
Baobab
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Baobab and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Baobab and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Baobab and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Weeping Fig
Care of Baobab and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab 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.