Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Ficus benjamina
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
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
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Birkenfeige
Affenbrotbaum
In French
figuier pleureur
Baobab
In Spanish
higo llorón
Baobab
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Baobab
In Portuguese
chorando fig
baobá
In Polish
płacz rys
Baobab
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Baobab
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Baobab Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Baobab are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Baobab
Care of Weeping Fig and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.