Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
California
Types
Ficus benjamina
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Awl-Shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Requires large amount of 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Wood
Other Uses
Container
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Giant Sequoia
In German
Birkenfeige
Giant Sequoia
In French
figuier pleureur
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
higo llorón
Secoya gigante
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
płacz rys
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Ficus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Giant Sequoia
Care of Weeping Fig and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.