Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Ficus benjamina
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Container
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Coleus, Painted nettle
In German
Birkenfeige
Buntnessel
In French
figuier pleureur
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
higo llorón
coleo
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Coleus
In Portuguese
chorando fig
cóleus
In Polish
płacz rys
Coleus
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Coleus
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Weeping Fig and Coleus Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Coleus are as follows:
Care of Weeping Fig and Coleus
Care of Weeping Fig and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.