Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Container
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Sinningia
In German
Birkenfeige
Sinningia
In French
figuier pleureur
Sinningia
In Spanish
higo llorón
Sinningia
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Sinningia
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Sinningia
In Polish
płacz rys
Sinningia
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Sinningia
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Sinningia Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Sinningia are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Sinningia
Care of Weeping Fig and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.