Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Ficus benjamina
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Container
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Pelargonium
In German
Birkenfeige
Pelargonium
In French
figuier pleureur
Pelargonium
In Spanish
higo llorón
Pelargonium
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
chorando fig
pelargônio
In Polish
płacz rys
Pelargonium
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Geraniales
Family
Moraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Pelargonium
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Pelargonium Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Pelargonium are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Pelargonium
Care of Weeping Fig and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.