Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Rich
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Container
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
मौसम्बी
In German
Birkenfeige
süße Limone
In French
figuier pleureur
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
higo llorón
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
chorando fig
doce de limão
In Polish
płacz rys
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Plorans ficum
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Weeping Fig and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Sweet Lime
Care of Weeping Fig and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
