Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Ficus benjamina
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Long Linear
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
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Container
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In German
Birkenfeige
Lychee
In French
figuier pleureur
Lychee
In Spanish
higo llorón
Lychee
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
λίτσι
In Portuguese
chorando fig
lichia
In Polish
płacz rys
Lychee
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Lychee
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Lychee Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Lychee are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Weeping Fig and Lychee
Care of Weeping Fig and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.