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Common name:
Ficus Benjamina Macrophylla
Regional name:
  1. Hindi: पिक्स बेंजामिन (Piks Benjamin) or बेंजामिन अश्रुदार (Benjamin Ashrudar)
  2. Bengali: বেঞ্জামিন ফিকাস (Benjamin Fikas) or বেঞ্জামিন অশ্রুদার (Benjamin Oshrudar)
  3. Marathi: बेंजामिन फिकस (Benjamin Fikas) or बेंजामिन अश्रूदार (Benjamin Ashrudar)
  4. Tamil: பெஞ்சமின் அழுமரம் (Peṇcam-iṉ aḻumaram)
  5. Telugu: బెంజమీన్ ఫికస్ (Benjamīn Phikas) or బెంజమీన్ అశ్రుదార (Benjamīn Aśrudāra)
  6. Kannada: ಬೆಂಜಮಿನ್ ಫಿಕಸ್ (Benjamin Fikas) or ಬೆಂಜಮಿನ್ ಅಶ್ರುದಾರ (Benjamin Ashrudar)
  7. Malayalam: ബെഞ്ചമിൻ ഫൈക്കസ് (Beñcamin Phaikkas) or ബെഞ്ചമിൻ അശ്രുദാർ (Beñcamin Aśrudār)
  8. Gujarati: બેન્જામિન ફિકસ (Benjāmin Phikas) or બેન્જામિન અશ્રુદાર (Benjāmin Aśrudār)
  9. Punjabi: ਬੈਂਜਮਿਨ ਫਿਕਸ (Benjamin Fikas) or ਬੈਂਜਮਿਨ ਅਸ਼ਰੂਦਾਰ (Benjamin Ashrudar)
Category:
Shrubs, Trees, Indoor Plants
Family:
Moraceae or Fig family

Introduction

Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla', also known as the Weeping Fig or Benjamin Fig, is a popular houseplant and landscape plant due to its attractive foliage and easy-care nature. This guide will provide essential information on planting, growing, and caring for your Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla', as well as its benefits.

Plant Information

  • Botanical name: Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla'
  • Common names: Weeping Fig, Benjamin Fig
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Origin: Native to Southeast Asia and Australia
  • Type: Evergreen tree
  • Hardiness: USDA zones 10-12
  • Size: Up to 60-70 feet outdoors, 3-6 feet indoors

Plantation

  1. Location: Choose a bright, indirect light location for your Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla'. Avoid placing it near drafts, heating or cooling vents, or direct sunlight.
  2. Soil: Use a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil.
  3. Container: Select a container with drainage holes to prevent root rot. The pot should be large enough to accommodate the plant's root system but not excessively large.

Growing

  1. Watering: Water your Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla' when the top inch of the soil feels dry. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering may cause leaf drop.
  2. Temperature: Maintain a temperature between 65-85°F (18-29°C) for optimal growth.
  3. Humidity: Maintain a humidity level of 40-60% to mimic its natural habitat. Use a humidifier or place the plant on a tray of pebbles filled with water to increase humidity.
  4. Fertilization: Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.

Care

  1. Pruning: Regularly prune your Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla' to maintain its shape and encourage branching. Remove dead or diseased branches to promote healthy growth.
  2. Pest control: Inspect your plant for pests such as mealybugs, spider mites, or scale insects. Treat any infestations with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
  3. Repotting: Repot your Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla' every 2-3 years, moving it to a container one size larger each time. Be cautious not to damage the roots while repotting.

Benefits

  1. Air purification: Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla' is known to improve indoor air quality by removing toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
  2. Mental health: Caring for plants, including Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla', can reduce stress levels and improve mental well-being.
  3. Aesthetic appeal: With its attractive, glossy leaves and elegant growth habit, Ficus Benjamina 'Macrophylla' makes a beautiful addition to any indoor or outdoor space.