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Ficus Benjamina | Weeping Fig
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Ficus benjamina, commonly known as the Weeping Fig, is a graceful, evergreen houseplant with slender arching branches and glossy green leaves. Popular as an indoor tree, it adds height, texture, and a natural woodland feel to homes and offices. Once settled, it's a reliable and long-lived houseplant that makes an elegant statement.
Plant Description
Descrption
Ficus benjamina, commonly known as the Weeping Fig, is a graceful, evergreen houseplant with slender arching branches and glossy green leaves. Popular as an indoor tree, it adds height, texture, and a natural woodland feel to homes and offices. Once settled, it's a reliable and long-lived houseplant that makes an elegant statement.
Plant Care
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
Light
Medium Light
Water
Moderate watering. Allow the top few centimetres of compost to dry out between waterings. Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering during winter.
Soil
Free-draining houseplant compost with added perlite to improve drainage and airflow.
Repot
Repot every 2â3 years in spring or when rootbound. Move up one pot size only. Mature plants can stay in the same pot for several years with fresh compost added to the surface.
Humidity
Medium
Difficulty
Beginner
Air Purifying
Yes
đĄ Joe's Top Tip
Find a good spot and leave it there. Weeping Figs dislike being moved and may drop leaves while adjusting to a new environment. Once settled, they're remarkably reliable.
â ď¸ Common Mistake
Most people struggle with this plant by moving it too often or exposing it to cold draughts and sudden temperature changes, which commonly trigger leaf drop.
đ When To Come Back To Us
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6â8 weeks if you want: ⢠Repotting advice ⢠A health check ⢠Help reducing leaf drop or encouraging bushier growth
đż Plant Fact
In its native habitat, Ficus benjamina can grow into a tree over 30 metres tall, while indoors it typically reaches around 1.5 to 3 metres.
đ Country Of Origin
Southeast Asia and Northern Australia