Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Pest Free
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
रो अंजीर
In German
Echte Kamille
Birkenfeige
In French
Matricaria recutita
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
higo llorón
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
chorando fig
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
płacz rys
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Weeping Fig
Season and care of German Chamomile and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Weeping Fig Physical Information
German Chamomile and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Weeping Fig are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Weeping Fig
Care of German Chamomile and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.