Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
sasanqua
रो अंजीर
In German
sasanqua
Birkenfeige
In French
sasanqua
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
sasanqua
higo llorón
In Greek
sasanqua
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Sasankya
chorando fig
In Polish
Sasankya
płacz rys
In Latin
Sasankya
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Sasanqua and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Sasanqua and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Weeping Fig
Care of Sasanqua and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.