If you are looking for a decorative plant with awesome variegation then Ficus Benjamina is your answer. They are one of the easy to maintain plants that grow quickly.
Size: 6 inches to 12 inches as per Production.
Pot Size: Grown in 5 inches plastic Pot.
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Watering |
Moderate watering is preferred. Water when the soil seems dry |
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Potting Mix |
50 % Potting Soil + 20 % Cocopit + 20 % Organic Manure / Vermicompost + 5 % charcoal chips + 5 % perlite. |
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Light |
They need bright light to maintain the beautiful variegation but bright sunlight can lead to leaf burn. |
Initial Care (After receiving the plant)
- Leave the plant in its nursery pot for a day or two, if the soil is looking dry and leaves are drooping, water the plant and keep in a shady location for a day.
- Ficuses might lose some leaves in transit, which is very common to them but they will produce new leaf buds within a week.