Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Ficus benjamina
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Container
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
sweetshrub
In German
Birkenfeige
sweetshrub
In French
figuier pleureur
sweetshrub
In Spanish
higo llorón
sweetshrub
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
chorando fig
sweetshrub
In Polish
płacz rys
sweetshrub
In Latin
Plorans ficum
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Sweetshrub
Care of Weeping Fig and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.