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4.8 out of 5 (4 experiences)


About Variegated 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 'Variegata'
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales

How to care for Variegated Weeping Fig
How often to water your Variegated Weeping Fig

every 9
Variegated 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Variegated Weeping Fig in your home

a window
Variegated 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.
Variegated Weeping Fig does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Variegated Weeping Fig in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Variegated Weeping Fig

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 Variegated Weeping Fig after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Should I prune the dead branches right back? I bought this plant from the “in need of TLC” section of my local garden centre back in December. Since bringing home she’s doing so well and has tons of new growth coming out the top, and even out some of the ‘dead’ looking branches. I’m really happy with her in general but am not sure what I should be doing with the bottom branches to encourage more growth here. One or two of them have little green shoots appearing, but for the others should I be pruning off the side shoots to encourage growth, waiting a bit longer for spring, or even cutting these back to the main stem/trunk themselves? Help and advice greatly appreciated! 🪴 #WeepingFig #FicusGang #FicusFam #VarigatedFicusBenjamina
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I have problems with my variagated baby. 🥺 #VariegatedFicusBenjamina I am now in school and can post any new pictures, maybe in few hours when I come back home. He was in bigger pot and my kom transported him because she didnt want to grow only roots and no any new branches and leaves. Some of his branches and leaves fall off. And branches are still dry. I am fighting with mom not to water him. He is in part suculent soil part in perlite without drainage, and it takes longer to dry. She would now give me to check for his roots. So what can I do to help him stay healthy?
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Can you spot Bentley's friend? #plantpet #FicusGang #FicusFam #RJGsPatio
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another day another #RootPorn!!! today we have Bentley my #VariegatedFicusBenjamina!! #RepotSeason #HappyPlants #BackyardGreenhouse #HappyPlace #FicusGang #FicusFam
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Variegated Ficus dropping leaves? I’ve done plenty of research for this plant to make sure I give it the optimal living environment and take care of her to the best of my ability but suddenly she has started dropping leaves like crazy! I’ve been consistent with watering and checking the soil to make sure that there’s enough for her thrive but still… nothing. I haven’t moved her recently, she’s in the same spot as always. I’d appreciate the help. #VariegatedFicus #ficusbenjamina #WeepingFig
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Mine is like this! Loosing leaves then grow! #Ficus
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It doesn’t have any leaf buds yet as of April 20, should I be concerned? #Ficus
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I’m goin to name him Taurus I got him today a gift to myself for my birthday which is today #TricolorFicus #Ficus #EarthDay #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #PlantCorner #RarePlants #DrGreen
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Hi, everyone, the app identified this as huckleberry fern, but i’m quite unsure if it really is. Would you guys know? Thank you so much. #Ficus
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Ficus help What is this an indication of? This plant was a gift and i dont know much about them. #Ficus #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #help
Care Summary for Variegated Weeping Fig
Variegated Weeping Fig
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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










My plant didn't like the sunlight. I originally had her in a dim corner but moved her closer to the light at which point all her beautiful leaves just fell. Mental noted no indirect light needed, unless I just didn't water thoroughly enough the plant was pretty full and beautiful.


