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Weeping Fig

4.6 out of 5 (85 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ficus benjamina

Genus

Ficus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

What other plant parents say

Survivor 49

Fast grower 26

Large, lush leaves 18

Browns easily 18

Pet friendly 10

Easy to propagate 7

Blooms easily 3

Pest magnet 1

@Notanormalp…

09/19/2021

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 s…

@Sharon

07/03/2021

I’ve had this plant since ~’97 and it has been neglected on and off over the decades but it comes back with some love/attention. It doesn’t like direct sunlight, drafts, or being moved. I have only r…

@Georgia

Cheadle Hulme, England

07/20/2021

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 …

@Jordan

Cochrane, Alberta

05/04/2021

They like to have consistency with their watering, and their sunlight. They’ll be unhappy after being moved, or if your schedule for watering them changes. In my experience they don’t grow super fast…

@Xpinkxflami…

05/20/2021

My sister almost killed this plant a few years ago. I’ve been nursing it back to health since then. It looks a little sad, but it continues to get new green growth . My cats do enjoy stealing leaves …

@Twistyourst…

Minneapolis, Minnesota

02/17/2021

Oh my word poor Benny! Lots of love and careful light/watering and he’s not acclimated well. It’s been 5 mos and he has about 14 leaves left. Consult/horticultural specialist and this baby is tough t…

@Coolcatsand…

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

07/19/2021

Find a store in bright light and don’t move it. It likes to be trimmed. It’s good to you if you’re good to it. Overall ignore it and don’t over water but it does appreciate having its leaves dusted e…

@Melody.sieb…

Edmonton, Alberta

05/27/2021

It’s very sensitive, and doesn’t like to be moved around a lot. If you think it’s dead, it might not be. Mine was close, but I nursed it back to health and it’s even healthier and happier now

@Sheila lady

Easton, Pennsylvania

09/16/2021

This beauty is 27 years old. Originally purchased as a small plant about 3” high, I’ve nurtured it and reported it when needed. It loves the light in my sunroom and just keeps on giving.

@Lvl500

07/18/2021

I have had this ficus for about 6 months. It’s positioned under a roof window, 1 meter away from it. The window is south facing. It is easy to care for, I feed and water weekly.

How to care for Weeping Fig

Water

How often to water your Weeping Fig

Weeping Fig needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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