Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Pepperwort
रो अंजीर
In German
Pepperwort
Birkenfeige
In French
Pepperwort
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Pepperwort
higo llorón
In Greek
Pepperwort
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
chorando fig
In Polish
Pepperwort
płacz rys
In Latin
Pepperwort
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Pepperwort and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pepperwort and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Pepperwort and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Weeping Fig
Care of Pepperwort and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.