Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Australia
Types
Ficus benjamina
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Light Pink
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Container
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
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
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Ironbark
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Ironbark
In German
Birkenfeige
Ironbark
In French
figuier pleureur
Ironbark
In Spanish
higo llorón
Ironbark
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Ironbark
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Ironbark
In Polish
płacz rys
Ironbark
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Ironbark
Family
Moraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Ironbark
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Ironbark Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Ironbark are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Ironbark
Care of Weeping Fig and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.