Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, 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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
pinkroot
रो अंजीर
In German
Spigelia
Birkenfeige
In French
Spigelia
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Spigelia
higo llorón
In Greek
Spigelia
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Spigelia
chorando fig
In Polish
Spigelia
płacz rys
In Latin
Spigelia
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Urticales
Family
Loganiceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Pinkroot and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Pinkroot and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Weeping Fig
Care of Pinkroot and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.