Ficus benjamina
Weeping Fig
Weeping Chinese Banyan, Benjamin Tree, Benjamin FigPlant Facts
Scientific Name | Ficus benjamina |
Principal Common Name | Weeping Fig |
Common Name(s) | Weeping Chinese Banyan, Benjamin Tree, Benjamin Fig |
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Description | The Weeping Fig is an extremely versatile tree with glossy leathery green leaves that can grow indoors as well as out. |
General Comments | This tree will drop leaves if moved to different location. |
Origin | |
Nativity | India Malaysia |
Height Range | 60 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 70 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | N |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 13 : 23 : 24 |
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Leaf Color | Medium Green |
Leaf Texture | Glossy : Leathery |
Form | Large Tree : Small Tree |
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Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun : Morning Sun : Afternoon Sun : Shade : Filtered Light : Partial Shade : Light Shade : Any |
Soil Preferences | Moist |
Watering Preferences | Heavy : Medium : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Form |
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