Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South America, Brazil
Types
Ficus benjamina
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Container
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Tabebuia
In German
Birkenfeige
Tabebuia
In French
figuier pleureur
Tabebuia
In Spanish
higo llorón
Tabebuia
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Tabebuia
In Polish
płacz rys
Tabebuia
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Tabebuia
Family
Moraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Tabebuia
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Tabebuia Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Tabebuia are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Tabebuia
Care of Weeping Fig and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.