Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Water carefully
In Summer
Average Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
रो अंजीर
In German
Hortensie
Birkenfeige
In French
Hortensia
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Hortensia
higo llorón
In Greek
υδραγεία
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
chorando fig
In Polish
Hortensja
płacz rys
In Latin
Hibiscus
Plorans ficum
Family
Lamiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Bugleweed and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bugleweed and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Bugleweed and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bugleweed and Weeping Fig
Care of Bugleweed and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.