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About Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone


About Devils Backbone and Weeping Fig


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia  
Madagascar  

Types
Ficus benjamina  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  

Number of Varieties
800  
16
8  
99+

Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
9-13  

AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
-  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24  
H2, 13, 23, 24  

Habit
Thicket/Colonizing  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm  
14
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
3,050.00 cm  
3
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
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  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water carefully  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root  
Leaves, Root  

Other Uses
Container  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

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  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  

Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree  
Devil's Backbone  

In Hindi
रो अंजीर  
Devil's Backbone  

In German
Birkenfeige  
Devil's Backbone  

In French
figuier pleureur  
Backbone du Diable  

In Spanish
higo llorón  
El espinazo del diablo  

In Greek
κλάμα σύκο  
Devil's Backbone  

In Portuguese
chorando fig  
Espinha do Diabo  

In Polish
płacz rys  
Kręgosłup diabła  

In Latin
Plorans ficum  
Narum diaboli  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Urticales  
Malpighiales  

Family
Moraceae  
Crassulaceae  

Genus
Ficus  
Euphorbia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Ficeae  
Euphorbieae  

Subfamily
-  
Euphorbioideae  

Number of Species
850  
30
2000  
12

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Properties of Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone. Weeping Fig doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Weeping Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Weeping Fig has allergic reactions like Rhinoconjunctivitis and wheezing and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Rhinoconjunctivitis and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Care of Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone

Care of Weeping Fig and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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