Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Western Asia
Types
Ficus benjamina
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Container
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
मीठी चेरी
In German
Birkenfeige
Süße Kirsche
In French
figuier pleureur
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
higo llorón
Cereza dulce
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Cereja doce
In Polish
płacz rys
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Plorans ficum
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Weeping Fig and Sweet Cherry
Care of Weeping Fig and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.