How to grow and care for Ficus benghalensis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ficus benghalensis L., Banyan fig
Ficus benghalensis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
21C° ~25C°
Every 10 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Moraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but there are also woody climbing plants. Many species produce a milky sap that can be used to make rubber.
water
How to water Ficus benghalensis L.
How often should I water?
check Ficus benghalensis L. Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ficus benghalensis L. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Ficus benghalensis L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ficus benghalensis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ficus benghalensis L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Ficus benghalensis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Moraceae, Genus: Ficus, Species: Ficus benghalensis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Ficus benghalensis |
Is Ficus benghalensis L. toxic?
Ficus benghalensis L. is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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