Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Not available
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
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
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Container
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Geranium
In German
Birkenfeige
Geranie
In French
figuier pleureur
Géranium
In Spanish
higo llorón
Geranio
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
γεράνι
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Gerânio
In Polish
płacz rys
Pelargonia
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Geraniales
Family
Moraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Geranium
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Geranium is Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Geranium Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Geranium are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Weeping Fig and Geranium
Care of Weeping Fig and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.