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The Ficus dossier

Ficus

Ficuses grow in the tropics of Asia, Africa and Australia, from dense rainforests to open plains. The best-known houseplants from the family are the Ficus lyrata with its large violin-shaped leaves, the fine-leaved Ficus benjamina and the sturdy Ficus elastica.

What they share: glossy foliage, tree-like growth and a look that makes any room more mature.

Light
Water
Growth rate
Care Medium care
Pet friendly No
Height 70 - 270 cm

The care year

little to plenty
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Placement and light

Give a Ficus a light spot without bright afternoon sun; ochtend- of avondzon is prima. Belangrijk om te weten: een Ficus is honkvast. Choose a permanent spot and move it as little as possible, because moving and drafts can cause it to drop leaves.

Keep the temperature above 15 degrees and do not place it directly above a warm radiator.

Water and feeding

Water about once a week in summer and once every ten to fourteen days in winter. Let the top centimeters of soil dry first. Be cautious: too much water is the most common mistake with a Ficus.

Provide plant food every two weeks from March to September and wipe large leaves occasionally with a damp cloth.

Is something wrong with your Ficus?

In Ficus, leaf loss is usually a response to change: a move, a draft or a darker place. Give him time, he almost always recovers. Yellow leaves indicate too much water, brown edges indicate dry air. Sticky leaves may indicate scale or mealybug.

Repotting and pot choice

Repot a Ficus every two to three years in the spring, in a pot that is about twenty percent wider. Use light potting soil and a sturdy pot: large specimens are top heavy. Wear gloves because of the milky juice. You can find the matching decorative pots directly on this page.

Toxic to pets?

The milky sap of the Ficus is slightly poisonous to cats and dogs and can irritate the mouth and stomach when chewed. The sap can also be sensitive on the skin. Place the plant out of reach of nibbling pets or choose an animal-friendly alternative.

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Growth and size

With enough light, a Ficus grows steadily and can grow into a real indoor tree indoors. Pruning is allowed throughout the spring and keeps the shape compact. Our XXL specimens have already been grown as full-fledged trees.

Is your plant unwell?

Pick your plant and the symptom, and our Plant Doctor gives you an instant free diagnosis with a step-by-step plan.

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Suits these interior styles

This plant looks great in the following interior styles. Check out the style guide for inspiration.

JapandiScandinavian
Man loopt tussen grote binnenplanten in een licht kantoorpand
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Frequently asked questions about Ficus Lyrata

Ficus lyrata (Vijgenboom) op 130cm — XXLplant