Description
Ficus trees can maintain their tree-like shape regardless of their size, so this makes them ideal for bonsais or for massive houseplants in large spaces.
Ficus trees are a common plant in the home and office, mainly because they look like a typical tree with a single trunk and a spreading canopy. Very large, deciduous, spreading tree, often reaching a height of 12 mete Leaves alternate, curvaceous upper surface glabrous when mature.
Plant Specifications
Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name | Indian Bayan, Banyan Variegated, Banyan, Ficus benjamina variegated, Ficus Altissima Variegata, Variegated Mini Rubber, Ficus benghalensis variegata |
Maximum Reachable Height | 1.5 to 30 feet |
Bloom Time | Flowers are inconspicuous |
Difficulty Level | Very easy to grow |
Planting and care
It is good to fertilize the plants every 15 - 20 days.
Ficus Benghalensis Variegata care
Most ficus trees enjoy bright indirect or filtered light with variegated varieties happily able to take medium light.
Sunlight | Partial sun to full sun |
Watering | Moderate |
Soil | Loamy well-drained soil |
Temperature | 20 to 40 degrees C |
Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer. |
Ficus Benghalensis Variegata special feature
Foliage
Ficus Benghalensis Variegata uses
Ornamental Use:
- Good to keep on terraces