Indoor Plants Weeping Fig

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Indoor plants weeping fig. It s a member of the ficus genus of plants which also includes rubbers trees and fig fruit trees. Weeping fig is one of the best plants for improving air quality indoors. It has one of the top removal rates for air toxins such as formaldehyde benzene and trichloroethylene. Large houseplants like the weeping fig make a bold statement in the home but are toxic to cats and dogs.

Its graceful weeping branches bear glossy dark green or variegated leaves. Weeping fig ficus benjamina is one of the most elegant indoor plants. Ficus benjamina or as it s more commonly known the weeping fig is a common indoor houseplant which comes in multiple different looks and styles. They are happy in one spot do not move your ficus often.

Weeping figs can look striking and elegant in almost every setting. It is challenged by dramatic temperature and light level fluctuations. It can tolerate a range of light levels but it likes consistency and looks its best when grown in bright indirect light. Always inspect new plants thoroughly before purchase and reject any plant that has distorted growth discolored growth new growth that is dying or anything that looks unusual.

For best results grow ficus benjamina in a loam based compost in full light but not direct sun. Indoors the weeping fig grows much smaller. Ficus trees weeping fig ficus trees are popular indoor plants with a pint sized trunk and canopy leaves they really provide a way to bring a traditional tree look inside. They should be firm and healthy looking.

Leaf drop isn t a disease but is unfortunately a common problem for indoor weeping figs. Weeping fig trees are prone to insects including scale mealy bugs mites and thrips. However the banana musa is a dramatic accent plant that is safe for all pets. In tropical climates weeping fig can grow as 60 feet as specimen trees and they are sometimes planted and pruned as hedges.

Weeping fig weeping fig ficus benjamina main points. Rich soil bright light and regular watering will emulate the natural habitat of the banana. When the small tree is stressed it will shed its leaves making the plant appear unhealthy and. It can be grown as a tall indoor tree with leafless braided trunks or a tall bushy indoor plant or even as a short pot plant.

Weeping fig trees are commonly used as a hedge in california. What is commonly referred to as a ficus is a weeping fig. It will express its. The spruce cara cormack.

It s ideal for growing in a well lit room or conservatory. Word to the wise the plants that we generally know as ficus trees are technically the weeping fig plant part of the larger ficus genus of plants.