Ficus benjamina
Botanical Name
Ficus benjamina
Hardiness
Zones 10 to 12
Height
15 feet
Width
10 feet
Light
Bright indirect light
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Keep soil evenly moist during growing season and allow to dry slightly between watering during the winter. Prune for size and shape. Leaves drop with any change in environment. Can lose up to 95% of its leaves and still recover. Propagate by cuttings or air-layering.
Problems
Spider mites, scale, mealybugs, aphids, thrips
Varieties to Consider
'Bushy Prince' - compact, deep green leaves
'Midnight Lady' - compact, curly leaves
'Variegata' - foliage variegated with white and grey-green
'Midnight Lady' - compact, curly leaves
'Variegata' - foliage variegated with white and grey-green
Did you know?
Ficus are excellent for improving indoor air quality.