How much sunlight does my Ficus Deltoidea need?

Ficus Deltoidea 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 Ficus Deltoidea like?

Ficus Deltoidea 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 Ficus Deltoidea?

Ficus Deltoidea 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 Ficus Deltoidea?

Ficus Deltoidea 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 Ficus Deltoidea go dormant?

It’s common for Ficus Deltoidea 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 Ficus Deltoidea native to?

Ficus Deltoidea is native to worldwide Tropics .

What is the growth pattern for Ficus Deltoidea?

Ficus Deltoidea grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Ficus Deltoidea be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Ficus Deltoidea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: How often should I water my Ficus Deltoidea?

Ficus Deltoidea 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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About Ficus Deltoidea

Did you know that all plants in the Ficus genus produce figs? In fact, the word Ficus quite literally means figs! Even cooler, all figs are pollinated by tiny wasps that use the fruits as a safe place to raise their young. 🐝 Ficus plants also contain latex which emerges as a milky sap when twigs are broken. This latex makes them toxic, so be sure to keep a close eye out if you have children or pets!

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ficus deltoidea

Genus

Ficus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Mistletoe Fig, Mistletoe Fig, Delta Fig and Fig Shrub

How to care for Ficus Deltoidea

Water

How often to water your Ficus Deltoidea

Ficus Deltoidea 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

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Light

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.

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Finding light for Mistletoe Fig in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Ficus Deltoidea: 1ft from a window

Ficus Deltoidea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Ficus Deltoidea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ficus Deltoidea in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Ficus Deltoidea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Ficus Deltoidea: 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 Ficus Deltoidea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

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Care Summary for Ficus Deltoidea

Ficus Deltoidea

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

Survivor 1

@@MeghanBPhD

27 Plants

439 XP

Bloomington, IL

09/26/2021

Mine has never grown and drops leaves easily. Just not been a satisfying plant.

Ficus Deltoidea plant photo by @MeghanBPhD named Mistletoe fig on Greg, the plant care app.

@@PinkandGreen

26 Plants

628 XP

Kippa-Ring, Queensland

07/06/2021

Interesting leaf shape and texture details, I love the green leafy lobes. It doesn’t seem particularly fast to grow but I really enjoy this plant. It seems very hardy abs has been both overwatered and underwatered without seeming harm.

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