Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Australia
Types
Ficus benjamina
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Gold
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Container
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
strawflower
In German
Birkenfeige
Strohblume
In French
figuier pleureur
strawflower
In Spanish
higo llorón
strawflower
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
strawflower
In Portuguese
chorando fig
strawflower
In Polish
płacz rys
strawflower
In Latin
Plorans ficum
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Moraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Strawflower
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Strawflower Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Strawflower are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Strawflower
Care of Weeping Fig and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.