Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina
Weeping fig
- Robust tropical woody plant
- Hanging branches and leaves
- Versatile
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Description
Ficus benjamina or Weeping fig, an evergreen tree from tropical Asia, is justifiably popular as an indoor plant. In addition to its elegant appearance, it is extremely easy to care for. It is named after its drooping branches and leaves, somewhat similar to those of the silver birch (Betula pendula), therefore its German name "Birkenfeige" ("birch fig"). The medium to dark green, smooth leaves are extended into a "Drip tip", like those of many tropical trees. In contrast to the dark foliage, the trunk and branches have a light brown bark. Like many Ficus species, the Weeping fig can grow to a height of about 30 metres, but as an indoor and terrarium plant it does not grow rapidly in height. The growth can be limited by pruning; Ficus benjamina can also be grown as a bonsai.
"Benjamini", as the Weeping fig is also called, grows in any well-drained soil. This should be kept freshly to moderately moist and may become a little dry at times, but should neither dry out completely nor become waterlogged. This ficus will respond to rough care mistakes by dropping its leaves. When it has grown in well, it can be given a houseplant fertiliser. The light requirement is not high, but the growth is best in a bright position. Intensive lighting or sun is also tolerated. The temperature range is about 18 to 29 °C.
Ficus benjamina is an ideal, robust terrarium plant. It is easy to shape by pruning, can be grown as a shrub or tree and suits both terrarium types that take tropical dry or monsoon forests as their model and rainforest terrariums.
Profile
| Ficus benjamina | |
| Cultivation Options | Terrestrial, freestanding |
| Growth Height | Up to 2 - 3 m indoors, rarely taller |
| Temperature | 18 - 29 °C, not below 15 °C |
| Humidity | Moderate to high, regular misting recommended |
| Light Requirement | Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight |
| Watering | Regular, avoid waterlogging; allow soil surface to dry off between waterings |
| Fertilization | Every 2 weeks with houseplant fertilizer during spring and summer |
| Propagation | Cuttings, air layering |
| Suitable for | Medium to large terrariums, offers hiding and climbing opportunities |
| Cultivation Options |
| Terrestrial, freestanding |
| Growth Height |
| Up to 2 - 3 m indoors, rarely taller |
| Temperature |
| 18 - 29 °C, not below 15 °C |
| Humidity |
| Moderate to high, regular misting recommended |
| Light Requirement |
| Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight |
| Watering |
| Regular, avoid waterlogging; allow soil surface to dry off between waterings |
| Fertilization |
| Every 2 weeks with houseplant fertilizer during spring and summer |
| Propagation |
| Cuttings, air layering |
| Suitable for |
| Medium to large terrariums, offers hiding and climbing opportunities |
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