Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Brazil
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Container
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Raintree
In German
Birkenfeige
raintree
In French
figuier pleureur
raintree
In Spanish
higo llorón
raintree
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Raintree
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Raintree
In Polish
płacz rys
Raintree
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Raintree
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Raintree Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Raintree are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Raintree
Care of Weeping Fig and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.