A vast genus of tropical figs that includes giant strangler trees, small houseplants, and the iconic rubber and fiddle-leaf figs of interior design.
Description
The weeping fig is the most popular indoor ficus, with slender arching branches and small glossy leaves that quiver in any draft. Aerial roots may form on aged plants.
Cultivation
Ficus likes bright steady light, regular watering, and stable conditions. Moving the plant or changes in temperature can trigger sudden leaf drop, alarming new owners.
Uses
Beyond decoration in homes and shopping malls worldwide, ficus species include the edible fig, the banyan, and many ornamentals trained as bonsai or kept as patio standards.
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