How to grow and care for Ficus binnendijkii

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ficus binnendijkii

Ficus binnendijkii 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

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 binnendijkii

How often should I water?

check Ficus binnendijkii 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 binnendijkii need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Medium

Grow light

Light preference

Ficus binnendijkii likes Bright direct light, 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ficus binnendijkii at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatSouth East Asia
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderRosales
FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
SpeciesFicus binnendijkii

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