How to grow and care for Ficus benjamina
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ficus benjamina
Ficus benjamina 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~26C°
Every 7 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 benjamina
How often should I water?
check Ficus benjamina 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Ficus benjamina need?
Bright direct light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Ficus benjamina likes Bright direct 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
800
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~26℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ficus benjamina at home, make sure the temperature is 18~26℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ficus benjamina 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 benjamina is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Moraceae, Genus: Ficus, Species: Ficus benjamina
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | India |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Ficus benjamina |
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