Weeping Fig: Ficus benjamina Care Guide
Ficus benjamina
Weeping fig care (Ficus benjamina): indoor tree with glossy drooping foliage. Bright indirect light, well-drained soil, warmth-loving.
Characteristics
The weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) is one of the most popular indoor trees, with small, glossy, pointed leaves on graceful, drooping branches. It loves bright indirect light, rich, well-drained soil watered when the surface dries, and warmth. It is famous for dropping leaves when stressed. Mildly toxic; it reaches 1-3 metres indoors.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers luce intensa indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
