Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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
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Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water carefully
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Allergy
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Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Ninebark
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Ninebark
रो अंजीर
In German
Ninebark
Birkenfeige
In French
Physocarpe
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
ninebark
higo llorón
In Greek
ninebark
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
ninebark
chorando fig
In Polish
Ninebark
płacz rys
In Latin
Ninebark
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Ninebark and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Ninebark and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Weeping Fig season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Ninebark and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Weeping Fig
Care of Ninebark and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.