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Ficus benjamina
FicusMood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Small glossy pointed leaves on gracefully drooping branches
Growth habit: upright tree. Drought tolerance: moderate.
Drops leaves readily with relocation or drafts, then recovers if conditions stabilize.
Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
The basic care is not difficult, but it is notorious for dropping leaves after changes in location, drafts, or light.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Some direct sun can be tolerated after acclimation.
Water when the upper layer dries, then drain thoroughly; avoid repeated extremes.
Well-draining indoor tree mix with reliable aeration.
Average to moderate humidity is suitable; protect from drying drafts.
No support normally needed.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
