Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering frequency in winter when growth slows down.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, a common issue with weeping figs.
Also known as Bendžamin · Benjamin Fig · Benjamin's Fig
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) is a popular indoor tree with glossy, leathery leaves and a gracefully weeping habit. It thrives in bright, indirect light and consistent mo
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow top inch of soil to dry out between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-draining potting mix
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C; avoid drafts and sudden temperature changes.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
During growing season
50% intensity
Feed every 2-4 weeks with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Contains a sap that can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering frequency in winter when growth slows down.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, a common issue with weeping figs.
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. You can also prune to encourage bushier growth.
Use clean, sharp pruning shears to make precise cuts just above a leaf node.
Weeping figs can be propagated by stem cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist and warm, ideally with bottom heat.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring before new growth begins.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Ficus benjamina |
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