Plant Care El Dorado Weeping Fig

El Dorado Weeping Fig

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About El Dorado 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

Ficus benjamina 'El Dorado'
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales

How to care for El Dorado Weeping Fig

💦 Water

How often to water your El Dorado Weeping Fig

Water needs for El Dorado Weeping Fig
0.5 cups
every 9

El Dorado Weeping Fig needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

Calculate water needs of El Dorado Weeping Fig

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for El Dorado Weeping Fig in your home

Light needs and placement for plant El Dorado Weeping Fig: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

El Dorado Weeping Fig does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of El Dorado Weeping Fig in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize El Dorado Weeping Fig

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for El Dorado Weeping Fig: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your El Dorado Weeping Fig after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

El Dorado 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

El Dorado 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

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💨 Humidity

El Dorado Weeping Fig prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

El Dorado 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

El Dorado 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!

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❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for El Dorado 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.


🌎 Native Region

El Dorado Weeping Fig is native to worldwide Tropics.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for El Dorado Weeping Fig

El Dorado Weeping Fig

El Dorado Weeping Fig


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

El Dorado Weeping Fig has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
El Dorado Weeping Fig has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
El Dorado Weeping Fig has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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12/03/2021

love my #ficusgang!!!

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Fast grower Fast grower
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leaf-1 29 Plants
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globe Washington, DC
11/24/2021

Love this Benjamina cultivar. The leaves are so cool looking! As with all ficus, they can be temperamental so don’t be surprised if you move it around and it throws a fit and drops leaves.

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