Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Not available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
bay laurel
रो अंजीर
In German
Lorbeer
Birkenfeige
In French
laurier
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
laurel
higo llorón
In Greek
δάφνη
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
louro
chorando fig
In Polish
wawrzynu
płacz rys
In Latin
sinus laurus
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bay Laurel and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Weeping Fig
Care of Bay Laurel and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bay Laurel 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.