Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Ficus benjamina
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
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
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Grapefruit
In German
Birkenfeige
Grapefruit
In French
figuier pleureur
pamplemousse
In Spanish
higo llorón
Pomelo
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Toranja
In Polish
płacz rys
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Grapefruit
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Grapefruit Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Grapefruit are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Grapefruit
Care of Weeping Fig and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.