How to grow and care for Ficus benjamina
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ficus benjamina, Benjamin fig, Benjamina ficus
Ficus benjamina 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
17C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
Growth Observation wiki
new leaf
water
How to water Ficus benjamina
How often should I water?
check Ficus benjamina 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 benjamina need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Ficus benjamina likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
17~24℃
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 17~24℃.
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
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South Asia |
Is Ficus benjamina toxic?
Ficus benjamina is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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