Learn All About Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) with our Guide
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) is a bright evergreen tree with a slender trunk and large display of solid green or variegated foliage. Native to Asia and Australia, with the right attention the Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) can be an impressive houseplant to give a tropical look to a living area.
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Light |
Bright indirect light is best for the Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina). |
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Watering |
Water your Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina about once a week in the growing season (March-September) and reduce watering in Winter. |
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Humidity |
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) enjoys a humid environment therefore you can frequently mist yours to boost humidity. |
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Temperature |
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) prefers temperatures between 18-24c. Keep well away from draughts and radiators. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed monthly in the growing season (March-September). |
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Toxicity |
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) is toxic to both animals and humans and best kept out of the reach of pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
It is important that after you find a place for your Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) that you do not move it suddenly as it will drop its leaves. If you wish to move your Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina to another room or location do so gradually over a few weeks. |
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Troubleshooting |
Leaves dropping off may be a result of shock from moving the Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) or a sudden change in temperature. If you have moved your Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) consider moving it back to its original position. In the right environment the Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) should eventually stop dropping leaves and return to growing. Dark patches on leaves indicates too much light and scorching, move your Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) back from the light to a shadier spot. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.