Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water carefully
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
सेम फली
रो अंजीर
In German
Limabohne
Birkenfeige
In French
Haricot de Lima
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Haba
higo llorón
In Greek
Γίγαντας
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
chorando fig
In Polish
Lima Bean
płacz rys
In Latin
Lima Bean
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Lima Bean and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Weeping Fig season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Lima Bean and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Weeping Fig
Care of Lima Bean and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.