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Weeping Fig

Ficus Benjamina

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Overview

The Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant, evergreen tree known for its lush, glossy leaves and gracefully drooping branches. Ideal for indoor or sheltered outdoor use, it thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate humidity, reaching heights of 3-6 feet indoors. Requires well-drained soil and periodic pruning to maintain shape. Overwatering or cold drafts can lead to leaf drop. Use as a focal point for tranquility in landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — indirect light and moderate humidity; glossy leaves and gracefully drooping branches, image 92
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — but can adapt to lower light levels; requires well-drained soil and periodic pruning to maintain shapeWeeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — is an elegant and versatile addition to any landscape designWeeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — but can adapt to lower light levelsWeeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — evergreen tree known for its lush; cherished for its graceful drooping branches and rich, image 89Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — evergreen tree known for its lushWeeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — The Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant; ideal for indoor or sheltered outdoor use, image 59+121

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
6–25 Ft.
Mature width
4–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Moraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — indirect light and moderate humidity; glossy leaves and gracefully drooping branches, image 92
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — but can adapt to lower light levels; requires well-drained soil and periodic pruning to maintain shape
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — is an elegant and versatile addition to any landscape design
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — but can adapt to lower light levels
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — evergreen tree known for its lush; cherished for its graceful drooping branches and rich, image 89
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — evergreen tree known for its lush
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — The Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant; ideal for indoor or sheltered outdoor use, image 59
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — when cultivated for ornamental purposes within a garden, image 102
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — it quickly becomes a resilient and captivating feature in your garden; provided adequate space is allotted for its mature
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — Native to Asia and Australia; which may result in leaf drop, image 99
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — shapely canopy that can reach up to 50-60 feet in its natural habitat; overwatering or cold drafts can lead to leaf, image 72
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — Requires well-drained soil and periodic pruning to maintain shape; ficus benjamina thrives in bright, image 65
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — this evergreen tree touts a dense; the Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — shapely canopy that can reach up to 50-60 feet in its natural habitat; overwatering or cold drafts can lead to leaf drop
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — it typically grows to a more manageable size of 3-6 feet; it's important to note that the Weeping Fig can be, image 74
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — shapely canopy that can reach up to 50-60 feet in its natural habitat; overwatering or cold drafts can lead to leaf, image 101
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — tree for full or half; the non-invasive root system makes it a safe choice to place near structures or pavement
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — The Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant; ideal for indoor or sheltered outdoor use
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — The non-invasive root system makes it a safe choice to place near structures or pavement
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — this evergreen tree touts a dense; the Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant, image 71
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — adding to the holistic beauty of the garden design
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — when cultivated for ornamental purposes within a garden, image 44
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — albeit with slower growth
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — it quickly becomes a resilient and captivating feature in your garden; provided adequate space is allotted for its, image 83
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