Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South America
Types
Ficus benjamina
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Weeping
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container
Condiment, Gum
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, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Peppertree
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Peppertree
In German
Birkenfeige
Peppertree
In French
figuier pleureur
Peppertree
In Spanish
higo llorón
peppertree
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Peppertree
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Peppertree
In Polish
płacz rys
Peppertree
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Peppertree
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Peppertree Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Peppertree are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Peppertree
Care of Weeping Fig and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.