Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South Africa
Types
Ficus benjamina
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Egg-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
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of 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
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Container
Used for woodware
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
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Buttonbush
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Birkenfeige
Button Strauch
In French
figuier pleureur
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
higo llorón
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
chorando fig
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
płacz rys
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Bruniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Buttonbush
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Buttonbush Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Buttonbush are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Buttonbush
Care of Weeping Fig and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.