Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mediterranean
Types
Ficus benjamina
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Container
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Artichoke
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Artichoke
In German
Birkenfeige
Artischocke
In French
figuier pleureur
Artichaut
In Spanish
higo llorón
Alcachofa
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Alcachofra
In Polish
płacz rys
Karczoch
In Latin
Plorans ficum
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Moraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Artichoke
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Weeping Fig and Artichoke Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Artichoke are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Weeping Fig and Artichoke
Care of Weeping Fig and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.