Ficus Benjamina or as it's more commonly known, the Weeping Fig, is a common indoor houseplant which comes in multiple different looks and styles. It can be grown as a tall indoor tree with leafless braided trunks, or a tall bushy indoor plant, or even as a short pot plant. The leaves on the all green variety are unremarkable and because the Weeping Fig is not a flowering houseplant, its main attraction is the overall shape and elegant appearance that it creates. This growth pattern means with reasonable care, you can have a tree-like indoor plant which is both grand and impressive but at the same time graceful and tranquil.
Watering tip: weeping fig tree is sensitive to chlorine, fluoride, and other chemicals often found in tap water, as well as a salt in softened water. Use only distilled or filtered water, or allow tap water to sit overnight spa chemicals will dissipate.
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.
Dead or dying sections of the plant can encourage pest infestation or disease. Removing these not only makes your houseplant look better, but reduces the risk of further problems down the line.
The trees do best with nighttime temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees F. and daytime temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees F. Consider setting your thermostat to regulate temperature fluctuations in your home. In the summertime, do not use heavy air conditioning, since weeping figs will suffer if the indoor temperature drops below 70 degrees.
