Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Ficus benjamina
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Tan, Sandy 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
Compound
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
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Container
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Cumin
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Birkenfeige
Kümmelpflanze
In French
figuier pleureur
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
higo llorón
planta de comino
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Cumin planta
In Polish
płacz rys
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Cumin
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Cumin Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Cumin are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Cumin
Care of Weeping Fig and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.