Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Caribbean
Types
Ficus benjamina
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Birkenfeige
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
figuier pleureur
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
higo llorón
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
płacz rys
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Scrophulariales
Family
Moraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Jacaranda
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Jacaranda Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Jacaranda are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Jacaranda
Care of Weeping Fig and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.