Ficus Umbellata

Ficus Umbellata Care

Ficus Umbellata Vahl

What is the plant

While the not-so-humble Fiddle Leaf Fig has had more of it’s share of the spotlight, 2020 could be the year that some of its lesser-known cousins take a little of the light.Being in the fig (ficus) family, the Umbellata is of African origin but has popularity in Japanese culture as a houseplant.This newcomer has some similar features to the Fiddle Leaf Fig, with large, heart-shaped leaves and thin stems.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

11 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This plant prefers to dry out a little in between waterings. When watering, be sure to water the soil until the excess drains out the bottom. This is better than watering with small sips. When they’re more established they’ll also be able to handle longer periods of dryness.
Fertilizer
A regular liquid fertilizer in the warmer growing months will help keep growth full and the leaves green.
Sunlight
If indoors, the Ficus Umbellata prefers bright light. A location close to a window is best, and more growth will be evident when the plant is given more light. This plant can handle some gentle direct light, but make sure to acclimatise them before giving them more than a couple of hours of direct morning light to avoid any browning.

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Soil
Most plants in the ficus family prefer a well-draining soil. This helps prevent issues caused by over-watering too. If repotting, consider using a cactus & succulent mix, or mix a handful of horticultural charcoal and pine bark mulch into the mix. These chunky particles will help the soil to drain. Horticultural charcoal also has a bunch of other benefits, including antibacterial properties.
Popularity
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