Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Ficus benjamina
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Birkenfeige
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
figuier pleureur
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
higo llorón
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
płacz rys
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Bael
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Bael Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Bael are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Weeping Fig and Bael
Care of Weeping Fig and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.