Light
Bright, indirect light within a few feet of a window. A little morning sun is fine.
Growing guide · Houseplant
Ficus benjamina
How to grow Weeping Fig.
A small tree with a braided trunk.
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- Indoors, any
- Size
- 3–6 ft tall indoors
- Pot
- Pot one size up every couple of years, in spring.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water when the top inch is dry and let it drain completely. Never leave it sitting in water.
Pot and soil
Well-draining potting mix with bark or perlite. Repot in spring when roots circle the pot.
Pot it inRosy Houseplant Soil · 4 qtThe everyday peat-free mix. 4 qt repots 2–3 plants. Peat-free, by Rosy Soil
Feeding
Liquid fertilizer monthly in spring and summer.
Grooming
Trim stray shoots in spring to keep the head tidy. Rub off any sprouts from the trunk. The sap is milky and irritating; wear gloves.
Through the year
Spring and summer: feed and turn it every few weeks. Fall and winter: water less, stop feeding, keep it off cold glass.
If something's off
It drops leaves when moved, chilled or left in a draft. Stay calm; it regrows once settled. Leaves and sap are toxic to pets.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: A real tree for a bright room, with a trunk that's worth looking at.
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