Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
India, Melanesia
Types
Ficus benjamina
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Over-head 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 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container
Grown for shade, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Mango
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
आम का पेड़
In German
Birkenfeige
Mango Baum
In French
figuier pleureur
Manguier
In Spanish
higo llorón
Árbol de mango
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Mangueira
In Polish
płacz rys
Drzewo mango
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Mango ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Mango Tree
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Mango Tree Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Mango Tree are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Weeping Fig and Mango Tree
Care of Weeping Fig and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.