How to grow and care for Ficus benjamina barok

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Ficus benjamina barok 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

17C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

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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 benjamina barok

How often should I water?

check Ficus benjamina barok Every 7 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Ficus benjamina barok need?

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Bright indirect light

Medium

Grow light

Light preference

Ficus benjamina barok likes Bright indirect light, Medium, 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
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

800

10K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

17~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ficus benjamina barok at home, make sure the temperature is 17~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

100

Ficus benjamina barok prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 benjamina barok is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Moraceae, Genus: Ficus, Species: Ficus benjamina barok

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatSouth Asia
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderRosales
FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
SpeciesFicus benjamina barok

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