Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Ficus benjamina
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Black Currant
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Birkenfeige
Carandas
In French
figuier pleureur
karondas
In Spanish
higo llorón
karondas
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
karondas
In Portuguese
chorando fig
karondas
In Polish
płacz rys
karondas
In Latin
Plorans ficum
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Gentianales
Family
Moraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Karonda
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Karonda Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Karonda are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Karonda
Care of Weeping Fig and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.