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Ficus cyathistipula
FicusMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Thick glossy elongated oval leaves have rounded tips and grow on sturdy branching woody stems.
Growth habit: woody upright.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Ficus are durable once settled but can react to abrupt changes in light, watering, temperature, or location with leaf drop.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can be tolerated after acclimation.
Water after the upper portion dries; avoid chronic saturation and repeated severe drought.
Airy, well-draining tropical tree mix.
Average to moderate household humidity is suitable.
No climbing support needed; stake or prune only for structural shaping.
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
