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About Weeping Fig and Astilbe

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Perennial

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types

Ficus benjamina
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii

Number of Varieties

80015
0 40000
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Habitat

Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mountain tops, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
9*2

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,440.00 cm61.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

3,050.00 cm45.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic
Cone shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Layering
Divison, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water carefully
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers

Fertilizers

10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Soft scales
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
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Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
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Allergy

Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
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Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers

Other Uses

Container
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS benjamina
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')

Common Name

Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe

In Hindi

रो अंजीर
Astilbe

In German

Birkenfeige
Prachtspieren

In French

figuier pleureur
Astilbe

In Spanish

higo llorón
Astilbe

In Greek

κλάμα σύκο
astilbe

In Portuguese

chorando fig
astilbe

In Polish

płacz rys
astilbe

In Latin

Plorans ficum
Artemisia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales
Rosales

Family

Moraceae
Saxifragaceae

Genus

Ficus
Astilbe

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Ficeae
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Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

85018
1 27800
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Properties of Weeping Fig and Astilbe

Wondering what are the properties of Weeping Fig and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Weeping Fig and Astilbe. Weeping Fig doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Weeping Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Weeping Fig has allergic reactions like Rhinoconjunctivitis and wheezing and Astilbe has allergic reactions like Rhinoconjunctivitis and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Weeping Fig and Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Astilbe

Season and care of Weeping Fig and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.

Weeping Fig and Astilbe Physical Information

Weeping Fig and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Astilbe are as follows:

  • Weeping Fig flower color:

  • Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green

  • Astilbe flower color: White

  • Astilbe leaf color: Green

Care of Weeping Fig and Astilbe

Care of Weeping Fig and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.