Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Ficus benjamina
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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, Copper
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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 Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Requires regular watering
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, 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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Macadamia
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Macadamia
In German
Birkenfeige
Macadamia
In French
figuier pleureur
Macadamia
In Spanish
higo llorón
Macadamia
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Macadamia
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Macadamia
In Polish
płacz rys
Macadamia
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Proteales
Family
Moraceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Macadamia
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Macadamia Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Macadamia are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Weeping Fig and Macadamia
Care of Weeping Fig and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.