| Common Name | Weeping Fig |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Benjamina |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Blooming | Rarely flowers indoors, grown primarily for foliage. |
| Leaf Color | Dark glossy green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining mix with peat moss and perlite for aeration.
Keep soil evenly moist. Do not let dry out completely or waterlog roots. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.
Bright indirect light is critical; direct sun scorches leaves, low light causes leaf drop.
Feed monthly during spring and summer with balanced liquid fertilizer. Stop in autumn/winter.
Prune to maintain shape; remove yellowing leaves immediately to prevent leaf drop response.
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