Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ficus benjamina
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Wood
Other Uses
Container
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
White Cedar
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Birkenfeige
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
figuier pleureur
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
higo llorón
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
płacz rys
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Weeping Fig and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.