Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Pineapple
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In German
Ananas
Birkenfeige
In French
Ananas
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Piña
higo llorón
In Greek
Ανανάς
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
chorando fig
In Polish
Ananas
płacz rys
In Latin
Pineapple
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Urticales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Pineapple and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Weeping Fig season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Pineapple and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Weeping Fig
Care of Pineapple and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple 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.