Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
America, Europe
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
not available
  
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Layering
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Water carefully
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
  
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
Not Available
  
Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
  
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
  
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
  
Container
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
  
FICUS benjamina
  
Common Name
Verbena
  
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
  
In Hindi
verbena
  
रो अंजीर
  
In German
Eisenkraut
  
Birkenfeige
  
In French
verveine
  
figuier pleureur
  
In Spanish
Verbena
  
higo llorón
  
In Greek
λουίζα
  
κλάμα σύκο
  
In Portuguese
verbena
  
chorando fig
  
In Polish
werbena
  
płacz rys
  
In Latin
Grindelia
  
Plorans ficum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Urticales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Verbena
  
Ficus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Ficeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Verbena and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Verbena and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Weeping Fig season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Verbena and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Verbena and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Weeping Fig
Care of Verbena and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Verbena 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.