Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Central America, South America
Types
Ficus benjamina
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Container
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
common bean
In German
Birkenfeige
Gartenbohne
In French
figuier pleureur
Haricot
In Spanish
higo llorón
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Feijão
In Polish
płacz rys
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
Plorans ficum
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Wax Bean
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Wax Bean Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Wax Bean are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Wax Bean
Care of Weeping Fig and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.