Evergreen tree, It is a very popular house plant, due to its elegant growth and tolerance of poor growing conditions.
Evergreen tree,
It is a very popular house plant, due to its elegant growth and tolerance of
poor growing conditions.
Ficus is a
pan-tropical genus of trees, shrubs and vines occupying a wide variety of
ecological niches; most are evergreen, but some deciduous species are endemic
to areas outside of the tropics and to higher elevations.
Fig species are
characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination
syndrome, which utilizes wasp species belonging to the Agaonidae family for
pollination.The always popular ficus tree is a member of the fig family and
perfect for caring for as a houseplant. There are several varieties of this
plant that are grown as houseplants. Among these are the ficus benjamina or
weeping fig, the ficus lyrata or fiddle head fig, and the ficus elastica decora
or rubber tree.Ficus plants range from large trees to woody shrubs to trailing
vines. The ficus comes in many shapes and sizes that make this a popular focal
point in your home.Ficus (genus Ficus), a group of about 900 species of trees,
shrubs, and vines, commonly called figs. Native primarily to tropical areas of
East Asia, they are distributed throughout the tropics of the world. Many are
tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots; others are
planted as ornamentals.The always popular ficus tree is a member of the fig
family and perfect for caring for as a houseplant. There are several varieties
of this plant that are grown as houseplants. Among these are the ficus
benjamina or weeping fig, the ficus lyrata or fiddle head fig, and the ficus
elastica decora or rubber tree. The Bodhi tree, under which the Buddha achieved
enlightenment, is believed by many to have been a ficus religiosa. The most
popular as an indoor tree is the ficus benjamina.
|
Plant
Height |
18 inch (46 cm) |
|
Plant
Spread |
6 inch (15 cm) |
*above
specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
|
Common
Name |
Ficus Starlight,
weeping Fig, benjamin tree, nandaruk |
|
Maximum
Reachable Height |
It is a tree
reaching 2 meters to 30 meters (98 ft) tall in natural conditions. Most
people keep it as indoor for 2 to 3 yea ¹ |
|
Bloom
Time |
The flowers are
inconspicuous and the plants are grown mainly for their foliage |
|
Difficulty
Level |
Easy to medium |
Cold drafts from
windows or doors will harm them, so make sure to place them somewhere where
drafts will not be an issue.Losing its leaves is the most common problems with
ficus plants. A ficus tree shows a standard reaction to stress is leaf drop,
whether it is from any of the following: Under watering or over watering, Low
humidity, Too little light, Relocation or repotting, Drafts, Range in
temperature (too hot or cold).If your ficus is losing its leaves, go through
the checklist of proper ficus tree care and correct anything that you find
wrong.
It does best
under bright, sunny conditions but will also tolerate considerable shade.
|
Sunlight |
Most ficus trees
enjoy bright indirect or filtered light with variegated varieties happily
able to take medium light. Bright, direct light may result in scalding of the
leaves and leaf loss. |
|
Watering |
It requires a
moderate amount of watering in summer, and only enough to keep it from drying
out in the winter. It does not need to be misted. |
|
Soil |
Rich, humusy and
well-drained soil |
|
Temperature |
Ficus trees also
cannot tolerate low temperatures or droughts. They need to be kept in
temperatures above 60 F (16 degrees C) and actually prefer temperatures above
70 F (21 degrees C). |
|
Fertilizer |
Feed with
slow-release pellets in the beginning of the growing season. Fertilize once a
month in the spring and summer and once every two months in the fall and
winter |
Most ficus
bonsai trees can produce aerial roots in their natural habitat, which are often
presented in appealing bonsai creations with many aerial root pillars or root
over rock styles. To enable aerial root growth in our homes a humidity of
nearly 100% must be achieved artificially.
You can use a glass cover, fish tank or a construction with transparent sheets
for this purpose.
The Bodhi tree, under which the Buddha achieved enlightenment, is believed by
many to have been a ficus religiosa.
Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive
pollination syndrome, which utilizes wasp species belonging to the Agaonidae
family for pollination.
Ornamental Use:
· Ficus trees can maintain their
tree-like shape regardless of their size, so this makes them ideal for bonsais
or for massive houseplants in large spaces
· The plant is used for ornamental
purpose
· Its generally kep indoor in living
room and in terrac area
