HOW TO CARE FOR
Ficus
Ficus spp.
ABOUT FICUS
Popular varieties:
- Audrey Ficus
- Creeping Ficus
- Fiddle Leaf Fig
- Burgundy Ficus (Rubber Plant)
- Tineke Ficus (Rubber Plant)
Ficus are a collection of air-cleaning houseplants with a lot of variety, from low ground covers to tall trees. Ficus contains some 850 species, including figs and some of the most popular indoor plants available today.
They offer various textures, so there is one to fit every style. The Ficus ‘Audrey’ is gaining in popularity as it’s a bit more forgiving than the Fiddle Leaf Fig.
WATERING
When should I water my Ficus?
To see if your plant needs water, stick your finger about an inch down into the soil. If it feels dry, water. If the soil feels moist, do not water. If you are unsure, check again in a few days.
Never mist your foliage. Misting leaves causes fungal issues and disease. The only plants that are okay to mist are ferns and carnivorous plants.
LIGHT NEEDS
Most Ficus plants thrive in medium or bright indirect sunlight, depending on variety.
GROWTH
Ficus heights vary widely by variety.
SOIL NEEDS
Ficus prefer a slightly moist but well-drained soil mix.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
Ficus plants grow best in regular household temperatures and humidity.
FERTILIZING
Prune your Ficus anytime it starts to get too large. Fertilize March through October. To help the plant grow optimally and evenly, occasionally dust the leaves, and rotate the pot by a ¼ turn once a month.
IS FICUS PET SAFE?
According to the ASPCA, Ficus are toxic to dogs and cats.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Some Ficus may drop leaves when experiencing a change in condition. New leaves will grow once the plant has adapted to its new environment. If you have not moved your plant, the cause of the leaf drop could be over- or under-watering.
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