Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Hosta
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In German
Hosta
Birkenfeige
In French
Hosta
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Hosta
higo llorón
In Greek
Hosta
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Hosta
chorando fig
In Polish
Hosta
płacz rys
In Latin
strone
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Urticales
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Hosta and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Hosta and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Weeping Fig
Care of Hosta and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.