Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
रो अंजीर
In German
Giant Sequoia
Birkenfeige
In French
Séquoia géant
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
higo llorón
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
chorando fig
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
płacz rys
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Ficus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Weeping Fig
Care of Giant Sequoia and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.