Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Not available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
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
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Beautyberry
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
रो अंजीर
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Birkenfeige
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
higo llorón
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
chorando fig
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
płacz rys
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Beautyberry and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beautyberry and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Beautyberry and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beautyberry and Weeping Fig
Care of Beautyberry and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry 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.