Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Needs Very high moisture
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Container
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Saururus cernuus
In German
Birkenfeige
Saururus cernuus
In French
figuier pleureur
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
higo llorón
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
płacz rys
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Piperales
Family
Moraceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Saururus cernuus
Care of Weeping Fig and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.