Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
China
Types
Ficus benjamina
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
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
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Wintersweet
In German
Birkenfeige
Wintersweet
In French
figuier pleureur
Wintersweet
In Spanish
higo llorón
wintersweet
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
chorando fig
wintersweet
In Polish
płacz rys
Wintersweet
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Wintersweet
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Wintersweet Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Wintersweet are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Wintersweet
Care of Weeping Fig and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.