Ficus Benjamina is a very striking houseplant due to its elegant growth. Ficus grow best in bright, sunny conditions but will also tolerate a little shade.
The tree is sensitive to cold and should be protected from draughts.
General Care .
Sunlight
Thrives in medium to bright light, but can tolerate full sun. Also works well as a feature plant outdoors.
Water
Water every week, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings.
Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Do not water directly into the center of your plant, but instead, water around it.
Keep soil moist but not wet at all times, especially during the growing season. Overwatering can damage your plant and lead to fronds quickly turning brown.
Humidity
Tolerates average indoor humidity.
Temperature
Average home temperature of 21c. If you’re comfortable, your plant is comfortable.
How often should I fertilize my plant?
- In general, plants will thrive when they are fertilized. Fertilize once a month with an organic houseplant fertilizer, following the package instructions for dilution and administration.
- We recommend : Plant Runner & We the Wild for a long lasting lush life.
Size refers to pot size, plant size may vary.
Decorative pots not included. Check out some of pots & containers
Plant varieties and quantities in store are dependent on market prices and availability.
We try to keep good availability of plants at all times – however we only buy what looks good, strong and healthy when we go out shopping to our growers.
This ensures plants are healthy and robust when they come to live with you.
We keep a range of plants in store that we know will perform for you, whatever your space, but please be patient with us if we don’t have everything in stock all of the time.