Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Europe
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Applemint Tree
In German
Birkenfeige
Applemint Baum
In French
figuier pleureur
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
higo llorón
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Árvore applemint
In Polish
płacz rys
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Applemint
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Applemint Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Applemint are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Applemint
Care of Weeping Fig and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.