Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Container
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
pinkroot
In German
Birkenfeige
Spigelia
In French
figuier pleureur
Spigelia
In Spanish
higo llorón
Spigelia
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Spigelia
In Polish
płacz rys
Spigelia
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Gentianales
Family
Moraceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Pinkroot
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Pinkroot Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Pinkroot are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Pinkroot
Care of Weeping Fig and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.