Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ficus benjamina
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Russian'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Kale, Redbor Kale
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Hydrangea
In German
Birkenfeige
Hortensie
In French
figuier pleureur
Hortensia
In Spanish
higo llorón
Hortensia
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Hortênsia
In Polish
płacz rys
Hortensja
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Hibiscus
Family
Moraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Redbor Kale
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Redbor Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Redbor Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redbor Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Redbor Kale is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redbor Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Redbor Kale Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Redbor Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Redbor Kale height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Redbor Kale are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Redbor Kale flower color: White and Ivory
- Redbor Kale leaf color: Purple and Gray Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Redbor Kale
Care of Weeping Fig and Redbor Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redbor Kale 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 Redbor Kale needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.