Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
रो अंजीर
In German
QUICKSTICK
Birkenfeige
In French
QUICKSTICK
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
higo llorón
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
chorando fig
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
płacz rys
In Latin
Quickstick
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Quickstick and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Weeping Fig season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Quickstick and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Weeping Fig
Care of Quickstick and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.