Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina · Figs · Mulberry family
Also known as: Benjamin Fig · Ficus Tree
Easy100–300cmNot pet-safe
Weeping fig care at a glance
Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 16–24 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 16–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Weeping fig
Possible pests on Weeping fig include Scale insects, Mealybugs, Spider mites and Thrips. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Sooty mould. Weeping fig is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Scale insects Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Sooty mould Low
Toxicity
- Latex sap (ficin & psoralen) Medium
Weather
- Cold damage Medium
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Weeping fig
- Which pests affect Weeping fig?
- Possible pests on Weeping fig include Scale insects, Mealybugs, Spider mites and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Weeping fig?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Sooty mould.
- Is Weeping fig toxic to cats and dogs?
- Weeping fig is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Weeping fig need?
- Weeping fig has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Weeping fig need?
- Weeping fig prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Weeping fig frost-hardy?
- Weeping fig is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 13 °C.