Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Ficus benjamina
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
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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
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
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Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Ninebark
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Ninebark
In German
Birkenfeige
Ninebark
In French
figuier pleureur
Physocarpe
In Spanish
higo llorón
ninebark
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
ninebark
In Portuguese
chorando fig
ninebark
In Polish
płacz rys
Ninebark
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Ninebark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Ninebark
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ninebark is .
Weeping Fig and Ninebark Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Ninebark are as follows:
Care of Weeping Fig and Ninebark
Care of Weeping Fig and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.