Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Container
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Matilija Poppy
In German
Birkenfeige
Matilija Poppy
In French
figuier pleureur
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
higo llorón
Matilija amapola
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
płacz rys
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Papaverales
Family
Moraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Matilija Poppy
Care of Weeping Fig and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.