Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Asia
Types
Ficus benjamina
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Container
Used As Food, 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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Spinach
In German
Birkenfeige
Spinat
In French
figuier pleureur
Épinards
In Spanish
higo llorón
Espinacas
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Espinafre
In Polish
płacz rys
Szpinak
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Spinach
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Spinach Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Spinach are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Spinach
Care of Weeping Fig and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.