FICUS BENJAMINA

Botanical Name: Ficus benjamina
Common Names: Weeping Fig, Ficus Tree, Benjamin Fig
Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light; tolerates partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil; prefers loamy or slightly sandy substrates
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil but tolerates occasional dryness
Foliage: Glossy, ovate evergreen leaves with a graceful, weeping habit; dense and elegant canopy
Flowers: Inconspicuous; rarely seen indoors
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in ideal conditions

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Ficus benjamina is admired for its graceful, cascading foliage and elegant form, making it a popular choice for interior décor, patios, and tropical garden backdrops.

Indoor Foliage Tree:
Commonly used as a houseplant or office specimen, it adds lush greenery and vertical structure to interior spaces.

Outdoor Feature Tree:
In warm climates, it’s a stunning landscape specimen providing shade and dense coverage for large gardens and courtyards.

Benefits:

Air Purifier: Known for its ability to filter indoor air and improve environmental quality.

Low Maintenance: Once established, it’s relatively easy to care for with occasional pruning and watering.

Evergreen Appeal: Keeps its rich green foliage year-round, bringing consistent visual interest to interiors and landscapes.

Flexible Growth: Can be grown in containers, pruned to shape, or left to grow tall in outdoor spaces.

Adaptable: Performs well in various light conditions and adapts to indoor or sheltered outdoor environments.

Ficus benjamina is a versatile, evergreen plant valued for its flowing foliage and adaptable nature. Whether used as a graceful indoor tree or a bold landscape presence in tropical zones, it offers year-round greenery, ease of care, and refined natural beauty for sustainable interior and exterior settings.