How much humidity does Anastasia Weeping Fig like?

Anastasia Weeping Fig doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Anastasia Weeping Fig?

Anastasia Weeping Fig does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Anastasia Weeping Fig?

Anastasia Weeping Fig should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Anastasia Weeping Fig go dormant?

It’s common for Anastasia Weeping Fig to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Anastasia Weeping Fig native to?

Anastasia Weeping Fig is native to worldwide Tropics .

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Q: How often should I water my Anastasia Weeping Fig?

Anastasia Weeping Fig prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Anastasia Weeping Fig need?

Anastasia Weeping Fig requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

About Anastasia Weeping Fig

The weeping fig, native to southeast Asia, is the official tree of Bangkok, Thailand. They make impressive additions to any living space, but in their natural habitat these trees can grow over 100 feet tall and provide food for many local bird species. In NASA’s 1989 Clean Air Study they were found to remove pollutants from the air. 💨

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ficus benjamina 'Anastasia'

Genus

Ficus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Anastasia Weeping Fig

Water

How often to water your Anastasia Weeping Fig

Anastasia Weeping Fig needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Antonio, Texas.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
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Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

San Antonio, Texas

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Growing Anastasia Weeping Fig in San Antonio right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

February 1st, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in San Antonio is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…

Sunlight will increase by 24.3% ☀️

February 1st, 2023

San Antonio is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in San Antonio is expected to increase by 24.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.1 megajoules of energy …

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

February 2nd, 2023

This month, San Antonio is getting an average of 7.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 7.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.0 total hours of …

Light needs and placement for plant Anastasia Weeping Fig: 1ft from a window

Anastasia Weeping Fig love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in San Antonio, Texas ⛅.

Anastasia Weeping Fig does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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