Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ficus benjamina
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
LYCOPERSICON esculentum
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Tomato, Wolf Peach
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Hydrangea
In German
Birkenfeige
Hortensie
In French
figuier pleureur
Hortensia
In Spanish
higo llorón
Hortensia
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Hortênsia
In Polish
płacz rys
Hortensja
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Hibiscus
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Wolf Peach
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Wolf Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Wolf Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wolf Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Wolf Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wolf Peach is Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Wolf Peach Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Wolf Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Wolf Peach height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Wolf Peach are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Wolf Peach flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Dark Red
- Wolf Peach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Weeping Fig and Wolf Peach
Care of Weeping Fig and Wolf Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wolf Peach 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 Wolf Peach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.