Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, 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
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs, 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
-
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
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
Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
tandalja bhaji
In German
Birkenfeige
Tampala
In French
figuier pleureur
Tampala
In Spanish
higo llorón
Tampala
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Tampala
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Tampala
In Polish
płacz rys
Tampala
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Tampala
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Tampala Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Tampala are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Weeping Fig and Tampala
Care of Weeping Fig and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.