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4.5 out of 5 (105 experiences)


About 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
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales
Also known as
Goldengate Ficus

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

every 9
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 Weeping Fig in your home

a window
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.
Weeping Fig does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Weeping Fig in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize 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 Weeping Fig after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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P.O.V you own a Weeping Fig 😅 #plantpeach #ficus #weepingfig #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants
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Why does my weeping fig tree have so many yellow leaves and they keep dropping #Ficus
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Diddly got a repot today. I've had for about a month, in heavy soil, so it was time...but these Weeping Figs have proven to be a bit persnickity in my orbit. As I picked it up to get it done...outloud came "Oh it's going to throw a fit" 😆! Here's hoping to stress free days
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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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Help! My ficus is dying About 3 weeks ago, my very healthy, ficus was attacked by what I believe were whiteflies, I have since sprayed with a mixture of neem oil and potassium soap, now the plant is shedding leaves, the leaves are turning brown even the green leaves are dropping, and within the next couple of days I don’t think there will be any leaves left. Help!!!! I have a second ficus and now it’s starting to do the same.
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Are these problematic leaves? Do you see hints of rust or is this just normal wear and tear. This plant has a rust infection and I don’t know if I really need to be removing all of these…you can see dots and the tips discolored somewhat. I’ve done 2 neem oil treatments so far.. #PestControl #planthelp #NewPlantMom
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I'm having a hard time identifying this plant. I think maybe because it's not very healthy. I don't know how to help it if I don't know what it is. Weeping fig looks similar... anyone have any ideas? #Ficus
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Another Spider mite question. #Ficus I have the little cobwebs and the white pinprick dots on my leaves but for the life of me I cannot see any spider mites at all. Are they not visible to the eye or is it possible this is old damage and they aren’t there anymore?? I also see little red pin prick dots on the back of my ficus elastica and on the backs of my monstera deliciosa but again…cannot see any spider mites anywhere. Am I missing something?
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Noo! I just realized my weeping fig has spider mites! I am not experienced so really don’t know what to do and there are so many leaves I can’t by hand wipe down every leaf. Also, are these a problem/dangerous for humans? #Ficus #WeepingFig
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What 's the problem of my plant? #Ficus
Care Summary for Weeping Fig
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












I received this plant from my mom as a propagation. We didn’t know what kind of plant it was, I placed it all over the house and nothing really happened. It’s didn’t grow, but it didn’t die either. It was a really hardy plant. Thanks to this app, I was finally able to identify this plant. Once I put it in a spot with direct light it took off, this is about two years of owning this plant. M
Misting and direct sunlight are the keys to making this guy happy. Definitely recommend!








My poor baby, I almost killed the thing! Key to remember she does not take well to dehydration. But, I tagged her as a survivor because, with loving care and attention, she’s back and green. Though she may be frail, she’s not dead yet.
3/5 as she’s not an easy one to take care of, but she’s rewarding if you do it well.









Beans was a gift from a friend so I’ve been trying my best to nurture her back to health after a near death experience. She gets very unhappy when I move her around too much, needs a lot of sunlight but not too much water. Sheds leaves very easily but with a little love, new growth will always show


