Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Container
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Dwarf Bamboo
In German
Birkenfeige
Ajowan
In French
figuier pleureur
Ajowan
In Spanish
higo llorón
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
chorando fig
aipo
In Polish
płacz rys
seler
In Latin
Plorans ficum
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ficus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Ajwain plant
Care of Weeping Fig and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.