The original name in Latin is ficus benjamina “Danielle” and it is an extremely popular indoor plant. Even if you have never heard its name you are likely to recognize it on the pictures. It is vastly used for the interior design. You can find it in the family houses, offices, schools, hospitals etc. So what has made this shrub so common? How did it become so popular? The luscious and glossy dark green leaves can freshen up any room. The plant care is extremely simple, will only take you a few minutes per day. Even if you work 9 to 5 you will still be able to easily maintain the plant in a good condition. Now you see why ficus is a great choice for the beginner gardener or for any working person in general. It is easy to buy this plant from any flower store. The young 30 cm long bushes in 12 cm pots are extremely common.
A plant is hardy, although temperatures of 18-23 degrees are ideal; dry air or colder environments should not be a problem. Water a ficus twice a week in a summer and once a week in a winter, to keep a root ball moist. A plant does like light, but not strong, midday sunshine.
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.
Loam soils are best for plant growth because sand, silt, and clay together provide desirable characteristics.