Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Dry areas
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Garland
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In German
Echte Feige
Birkenfeige
In French
Ficus carica
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Ficus carica
higo llorón
In Greek
Celeste Fig
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
chorando fig
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
płacz rys
In Latin
Ficus carica
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celeste Fig and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Weeping Fig
Care of Celeste Fig and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig 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.