Weeping Fig - Ficus benjaminia

Common Name: Weeping Fig - Ficus benjaminia

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 200

Hardiness: 4 (0 to 5 °C)

Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Saline, Sand, Silt

Watering: Medium

Bonsai Location: Indoor or Outdoor

Bonsai Styles: Any

Flower Colour: Unremarkable

Additional Features: Attracts Birds, Easy Care Plants

Scientific Name: Ficus benjaminia

Climate: Arid/Semi Arid, Subtropical, Tropical

Ideal Soil pH: Any

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Foliage Colour: Green

Tree Full Height: 25-50m

Tree Full Width: 15-25m

Bonsai Size: 15-25m

Bonsai Difficulty Beginner

In 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!