Weeping Fig – Ficus benjaminia
(200 seeds)
$4.15
Stunning aerial roots, a dense rounded canopy and gracefully drooping branches.
Bonsai Location
Indoor or OutdoorBonsai Difficulty
BeginnerBonsai Styles
AnyBonsai Size
Small (0-25cm), Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm)Position/Sunlight
Full SunAdditional Features
Attracts Birds, Easy Care PlantsIn the Garden
Native to areas of northern Australia and South East Asia, the Weeping Fig has gracefully drooping branches and large waxy deep green leaves that has made it a favourite for landscapers and indoor plantscapers. In cooler climates this tree will grow to a smaller size and makes a tough and attractive indoor plant.
Propagation
As a tropical species, this plant will not tolerate frost and in cooler climates will need to be protected in winter. A very versatile tree, this species manages well in poor, acidic and alkaline soils. It will produce fruit which can stain cars/walkways and it should be planted away from high traffic areas. It’s shallow and aggressive roots can affect structures. Best used as a pot plant!
| Common Name: | Weeping Fig |
| Scientific Name: | Ficus benjaminia |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 200 |
| Climate: | Arid/Semi Arid, Subtropical, Tropical |
| Hardiness: | 4 (0 to 5 °C) |
| Ideal Soil pH: | Any |
| Soil Type: | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Saline, Sand, Silt |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Flower Colour: | Unremarkable |
| Bonsai Location: | Indoor or Outdoor |
| Bonsai Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Bonsai Styles: | Any |
| Bonsai Size: | Small (0-25cm), Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm) |
| Tree Full Height: | 25-50m |
| Tree Full Width: | 15-25m |
| Foliage: | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Seasons Of Interest: | Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Climate: | Arid/Semi Arid, Subtropical, Tropical |
| Additional Features: | Attracts Birds, Easy Care Plants |
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