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About China Doll and Weeping Fig

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Radermachera sinica
Ficus benjamina

Number of Varieties

17800
0 40000
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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1110-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-8
12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm2,440.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

490.00 cm3,050.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold
-

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Water carefully

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Birds

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Container

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica
FICUS benjamina

Common Name

China Doll
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
रो अंजीर

In German

Zimmeresche
Birkenfeige

In French

china doll
figuier pleureur

In Spanish

china doll
higo llorón

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
κλάμα σύκο

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca
chorando fig

In Polish

China Doll drzewo
płacz rys

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno
Plorans ficum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales
Urticales

Family

Bignoniaceae
Moraceae

Genus

Radermachera
Ficus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Tecomeae
Ficeae

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

17850
1 27800
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Properties of China Doll and Weeping Fig

Wondering what are the properties of China Doll and Weeping Fig? We provide you with everything About China Doll and Weeping Fig. China Doll doesn't have thorns and Weeping Fig doesn't have thorns. Also China Doll does not have fragrant flowers. China Doll has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation and Weeping Fig has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of China Doll and Weeping Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of China Doll and Weeping Fig

Season and care of China Doll and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

China Doll and Weeping Fig Physical Information

China Doll and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Weeping Fig are as follows:

  • China Doll flower color: White and Gold

  • China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Weeping Fig flower color:

  • Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green

Care of China Doll and Weeping Fig

Care of China Doll and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll 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.