Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Ficus benjamina
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, 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 summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Container
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Birkenfeige
Herbstzeitlose
In French
figuier pleureur
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
higo llorón
cólquico
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
chorando fig
aftomn gema
In Polish
płacz rys
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Plorans ficum
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Autumn Crocus
Care of Weeping Fig and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.