Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Perennial Grass
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
हाथी घास
रो अंजीर
In German
Elefantengras
Birkenfeige
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
pasto elefante
higo llorón
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
chorando fig
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
płacz rys
In Latin
elephanti herba
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Grass and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Weeping Fig
Care of Elephant Grass and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done 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 Elephant Grass 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.