Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
waste ground, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Container
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
PASTINACA sativa
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Parsnip
In German
Birkenfeige
Pastinake
In French
figuier pleureur
Panais
In Spanish
higo llorón
Chirivía
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Είδος δαυκίου
In Portuguese
chorando fig
cherivia
In Polish
płacz rys
Pasternak
In Latin
Plorans ficum
parsnip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Parsnip
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Parsnip is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Parsnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parsnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Parsnip is Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parsnip is Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Parsnip Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Parsnip physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Parsnip are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
- Parsnip leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Parsnip
Care of Weeping Fig and Parsnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parsnip 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 Parsnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.