Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
sweetshrub
रो अंजीर
In German
sweetshrub
Birkenfeige
In French
sweetshrub
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
sweetshrub
higo llorón
In Greek
sweetshrub
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
chorando fig
In Polish
sweetshrub
płacz rys
In Latin
sweetshrub
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 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 Sweetshrub and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Weeping Fig
Care of Sweetshrub and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub 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.