Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ficus benjamina
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Container
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In German
Birkenfeige
Jack
In French
figuier pleureur
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
higo llorón
yaca
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
καρποί
In Portuguese
chorando fig
jaca
In Polish
płacz rys
chlebowca
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Jackfruit
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Jackfruit Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Jackfruit are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Jackfruit
Care of Weeping Fig and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.