Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Ficus benjamina
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Container
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
AMMI majus
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
बिशप निराना
In German
Birkenfeige
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
figuier pleureur
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
higo llorón
biznaga
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
chorando fig
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
płacz rys
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ficus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Bishop's Weed
Care of Weeping Fig and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.