Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ficus benjamina
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brown
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Mosaic potyvirus
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Container
Oil is used for aromatherapy
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Copper iris
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Copper Iris
In German
Birkenfeige
Copper Iris
In French
figuier pleureur
Copper Iris
In Spanish
higo llorón
Cobre Iris
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Copper Iris
In Polish
płacz rys
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Copper Iris
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Copper Iris Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Copper Iris are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Copper Iris
Care of Weeping Fig and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.