Weeping Fig

Ficus benjamina

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The Weeping Fig is an elegant tropical tree with small, glossy green leaves on gracefully drooping branches, creating a natural fountain-like appearance. It can grow 3-6 feet tall indoors and serves as an excellent focal point for bright interior spaces. This plant is sensitive to environmental changes and may drop leaves if relocated or exposed to stress.

Common Problems

Select the problem your Weeping Fig is experiencing to get a treatment guide.

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Care Guide

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Light

Requires bright, indirect light for best growth. Can tolerate medium light but may become leggy. Rotate the plant quarterly for even growth.

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Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season. Reduce watering in winter. Use room-temperature water and allow excess to drain.

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Soil

Use high-quality potting mix with good drainage, incorporating peat moss, perlite, and bark. Repot every 2-3 years in spring.

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Fertiliser

Feed every 2 weeks during spring and summer with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce frequency in fall and winter.

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Temperature

Prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Avoid cold drafts, sudden temperature changes, and exposure below 60°F (15°C).

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Humidity

Prefers moderate to high humidity (50-70%). Mist regularly, provide a humidifier, or place on a pebble tray with water.

Toxicity

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Mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and children. Ingestion may cause mouth and stomach irritation or skin irritation from sap.

Common Diseases

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Seasonal Care

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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.

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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.

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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.

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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my Weeping Fig drop all its leaves after I moved it?

This plant is sensitive to environmental changes and commonly drops leaves after relocation or exposure to stress like drafts or sudden light changes — it usually recovers and regrows once it settles into a stable spot with consistent bright, indirect light.

How tall does a Weeping Fig get indoors?

It can grow 3–6 feet tall indoors, forming a tree-like focal point with gracefully drooping branches — rotate it quarterly for even growth and repot every 2–3 years as it develops.