Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Ficus benjamina
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Container
Showy Purposes
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
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Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Calla Lily
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Calla Lily
In German
Birkenfeige
Calla-Lilien-
In French
figuier pleureur
Lys calla
In Spanish
higo llorón
Cala
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Calla
In Polish
płacz rys
Calla Lily
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ficeae
Zantedeschieae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Calla Lily
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Weeping Fig and Calla Lily Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Calla Lily are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Calla Lily
Care of Weeping Fig and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.