Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Water carefully
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Red blotch
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
-
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
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Ornamental Corn
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
रो अंजीर
In German
Hortensie
Birkenfeige
In French
Hortensia
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Hortensia
higo llorón
In Greek
υδραγεία
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
chorando fig
In Polish
Hortensja
płacz rys
In Latin
Hibiscus
Plorans ficum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig. Ornamental Corn doesn't have thorns and Weeping Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Corn has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Weeping Fig has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Corn is Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Corn is Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig
Care of Ornamental Corn and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.