Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Ficus benjamina
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Container
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
दालचीनी
In German
Birkenfeige
Zimt
In French
figuier pleureur
Cannelle
In Spanish
higo llorón
Canela
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Canela
In Polish
płacz rys
Cynamon
In Latin
Plorans ficum
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Cinnamon
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Cinnamon Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Cinnamon are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Weeping Fig and Cinnamon
Care of Weeping Fig and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.