Weeping Fig Plant
Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is a tree growing 3-6 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tree
Height
3 to 4 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Asia, Australia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, sticky residue, leaf drop
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil