Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
creamy white
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Twigs
Other Uses
Container
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
desert broom
In German
Birkenfeige
Wüste Besen
In French
figuier pleureur
desert broom
In Spanish
higo llorón
escoba del desierto
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
desert broom
In Portuguese
chorando fig
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
płacz rys
desert broom
In Latin
Plorans ficum
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Moraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Desert Broom
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Desert Broom Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Desert Broom are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Desert Broom
Care of Weeping Fig and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.