Ficus Petiolaris

Ficus Petiolaris is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Petiolate Fig →

Common Petiolate Fig Problems →

Ficus Petiolaris 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.

Petiolate Fig Water Frequency →

Petiolate Fig Root Rot →

Ficus Petiolaris 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 🏡.

Petiolate Fig Light Requirements →

Petiolate Fig Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Ficus Petiolaris is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Ficus Petiolaris 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.

Petiolate Fig Humidity Needs →

Ficus Petiolaris 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!

Best Soil Mix for Petiolate Fig →

When and How to Successfully Repot Petiolate Fig →

Ficus Petiolaris 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Petiolate Fig →

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

Ficus Petiolaris is native to worldwide Tropics.

Ficus Petiolaris produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Petiolate Fig Flowers →

Ficus Petiolaris will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

How and When to Prune Petiolate Fig →

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

Petiolate Fig Temperature Tolerance →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Ficus Petiolaris, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Petiolate Fig →
• Drooping Petiolate Fig Leaves →
• Petiolate Fig Dropping Leaves →
• Petiolate Fig Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Petiolate Fig →
• Brown Spots on Petiolate Fig →
• Petiolate Fig Leaves Falling Over →
• Petiolate Fig Leaves Curling →
• Petiolate Fig Yellow Leaves →
• Petiolate Fig Root Rot →