Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Ficus benjamina
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Container
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Birkenfeige
Crapemyrtle
In French
figuier pleureur
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
higo llorón
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
płacz rys
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Ficus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ficeae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Weeping Fig and Crapemyrtle
Care of Weeping Fig and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.