Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ficus benjamina
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
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
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Container
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental 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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Broomsedge grass
In German
Birkenfeige
broomsedge Gras
In French
figuier pleureur
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
higo llorón
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
płacz rys
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ficeae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Broomsedge
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Broomsedge Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Weeping Fig and Broomsedge
Care of Weeping Fig and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.