Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Ficus benjamina
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cordate
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
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Zonal Geranium
In German
Birkenfeige
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
figuier pleureur
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
higo llorón
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
chorando fig
zonal Geranium
In Polish
płacz rys
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Geraniales
Family
Moraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Fig and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Weeping Fig and Zonal Geranium
Care of Weeping Fig and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.