Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
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 Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Tabebuia
रो अंजीर
In German
Tabebuia
Birkenfeige
In French
Tabebuia
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Tabebuia
higo llorón
In Greek
Tabebuia
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
chorando fig
In Polish
Tabebuia
płacz rys
In Latin
Tabebuia
Plorans ficum
Family
Bignoniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Tabebuia and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Tabebuia and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tabebuia and Weeping Fig
Care of Tabebuia and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.