Ficus Benjamina Green
Plant Size = Medium (6″ pot width)
*Plant height will vary.
The leaves of a Weeping Fig are small and there are many on one stem, that are glossy and usually dark green or variegated. The bark is a soft brown beige and quite often is braided for appeal. This is an easy plant to take care of since it can still thrive under poor conditions.
Part Sun
Medium
Medium
Pet Toxic
The Dirt
Native to Asia and Australia. The Weeping Fig is the official tree of Bangkok. It received its name due to its drooping branches and aerial roots which can descend from the soil. Weeping Fig purifies the air removing formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, trichloroethylene, and on. This plant can be easy propagated and is rarely grown from seed.
Part Sun
This plant likes most rooms with windows facing west or east. You could place it in a spot away from a very sunny window – as light intensity goes down quick as you move away from the light source.
Medium
Water once a week. Before watering, feel the soil, top layer should be dry, if not dry wait a day or two. If the soil still is wet you risk giving the plant too much water, you don’t want it to rot.
Pet Toxic
Only when ingested it may cause mild oral and gastrointestinal upsetness. Keep out of reach from pets and small children.
Ficus Benjamina
Care Tips
This plant is sensitive to cold water and drafts
If your Weeping Fig grows too large you can prune it back easily
These plants can drop leaves when moved often but new leaves will emerge and adapt
Ficus have a milky white sap that oozes out when cut
Native to Asia & Australia
Common Names
Weeping Fig
Ficus Tree
Botanical Name
Ficus
Family
Moraceae
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