Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Ficus benjamina
Starfruit
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
-
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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 winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Container
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
carambola पेड़
In German
Birkenfeige
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
figuier pleureur
arbre carambole
In Spanish
higo llorón
árbol de carambola
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
chorando fig
árvore de carambola
In Polish
płacz rys
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Plorans ficum
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Oxalidales
Family
Moraceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Carambola
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Carambola Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Carambola are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Carambola
Care of Weeping Fig and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.