Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Container
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
QUICKSTICK
In German
Birkenfeige
QUICKSTICK
In French
figuier pleureur
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
higo llorón
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
chorando fig
QuickStick
In Polish
płacz rys
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Quickstick
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Quickstick Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Quickstick are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Quickstick
Care of Weeping Fig and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.