Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Argentina
Types
Ficus benjamina
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Container
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Cholla
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Birkenfeige
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
figuier pleureur
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
higo llorón
planta de Cholla
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
chorando fig
planta Salão
In Polish
płacz rys
roślin Hall
In Latin
Plorans ficum
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Cylindropuntieae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Cholla
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Cholla Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Cholla are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Weeping Fig and Cholla
Care of Weeping Fig and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.