Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
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
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Container
Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In German
Birkenfeige
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
In French
figuier pleureur
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Spanish
higo llorón
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
In Polish
płacz rys
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Cherry Bomb Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Cherry Bomb Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Cherry Bomb Pepper Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Cherry Bomb Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Cherry Bomb Pepper are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Care of Weeping Fig and Cherry Bomb Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Bomb Pepper 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 Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.