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About Port Jackson Fig
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
Ficus rubiginosa
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales

How to care for Port Jackson Fig
How often to water your Port Jackson Fig

every 9
Port Jackson 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 Port Jackson Fig in your home

a window
Port Jackson Fig love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Port Jackson Fig does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Port Jackson Fig in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Port Jackson 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 Port Jackson Fig after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Is this propagation failing? She has been in water for almost 2 months. She has a new leaf growing and the open leaf is healthy as can be, but there is no sign of rooting. What can I do? #Ficus
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Genevieve is outside now and her leaves have gotten HUGE. Can't wait to see how red her new leaf will be. #ficus #ficusruby #rubberplant #outdoorgrowing #happyplants #theamigos #jesssjungle #happyplants
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When I repotted her she rebelled and dropped all of her leaves… this isn’t the first time and she totally is bouncing back, but she’s really leggy. How do I help her? Can I prune to encourage more bushy growth? Thanks!! #Ficus
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Happy #FreshLeafFriday! My plants are growing really nicely and are looking great! My Green #PrayerPlant just unfurled two new leaves and I'm so obsessed with the colors! #JadePlant also started growing some new leaves which I'm so happy about cuz I nearly killed it last year cuz I forgot to water it so much 😭 #RubberPlant and my Ruby #Ficus both have some wonderful new leaves and the colors on both of them are outstanding! And finally, my #FairyWashboard has a little new growth coming up! I just got this succulent and I still can't get over how gorgeous it looks <3 #NewGrowth #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #NewGrowth
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Happy Friday, Greg Family, My new babies arrived from the plant store; I went out on a limb and purchased three. Please keep me in your prayers, because I still consider myself a #NewPlantMom. Someone told me the #SnakePlant is a real easy one to care for. The #SwissCheeseVine is my absolute fave!!! I need extra special prayers for her, because I adopted one, full grown, last summer and she didn’t survive my #NewPlantMom inexperience. I purchased the #Ficus because I remember hearing Eddie Murphy mention it in one of his movies (can’t remember which one…lol) Anyway, all tips and/or suggestions are welcomed. #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #SoExcited #GregPlantShop 🥰💖🍀🪴🙏🏾
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Why does my weeping fig tree have so many yellow leaves and they keep dropping #Ficus
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My plant was doing wonderfully with filtered light only. Then the leaves started turning brown, and I watered more. After your suggestion to give it more sunlight, I put it at the window. The next day all the leaves had fallen off. What can I do? #Ficus
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Not really growing the best, any recommendations? I got from Home Depot and trying to revive it. #Ficus
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Fiddle Leaf Fig Help! Hello! I was given this plant today to try and save it. However I have zero experience with Fiddle Leaf Figs and I have no idea if the stems are healthy?? From the looks of it, the leaves look sun burned. Any advice on how to help this poor plant? #FiddleLeafFig #Ficus #help #GregGang #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantTherapy
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Okay whaaat #Ficus $17.99 at costco. Just gave her a lukewarm spray off. What else do I need to know about this gorgeous ruby rubber ficus??
Care Summary for Port Jackson Fig
Port Jackson 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.
