How much sunlight does my Natasha Weeping Fig need?

Natasha 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Natasha Weeping Fig like?

Natasha 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 Natasha Weeping Fig?

Natasha 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 Natasha Weeping Fig?

Natasha 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 Natasha Weeping Fig go dormant?

It’s common for Natasha 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 Natasha Weeping Fig native to?

Natasha Weeping Fig is native to worldwide Tropics .

@HomelyCarrottop Dundas, New South Wales

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

Natasha 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.

About Natasha 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 'Natasha'

Genus

Ficus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Natasha Weeping Fig

Water

How often to water your Natasha Weeping Fig

Natasha 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.